Adventures In Journalism, Primate Edition
Today, from the AFP (Agence France-Presse)
Aboriginal Bom tribesmen have found a “critically endangered” ash-white and owl-eyed monkey in the southeastern Bangladesh hills.
The monkey, known locally as “Lajjaboti Banor”, weighs about five kilograms (11 pounds) and was found at a forest in the Banderban hill district, the official BSS news agency said Monday, quoting zoology officials.
It had not been for years, officials said, without being able to pinpoint when the animal was last sighted.
The monkey’s dominant features are big eyes and long black stripes on its back. It is very shy and hides its face on seeing humans.
One problem with the story. This is not a monkey.
It’s a Slow Loris. Related to monkeys, yes. But no more a monkey than thee or me.
AT LONG LAST!
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