New species of monkey - white-cheeked macaque - identified by its weird penis and dark hairy scrotum

A new species of monkey has been discovered in south-eastern Tibet, identified by its weird genitals – a rounded glans penis and a dark, hairy scrotum. Macaca leucogenys, white-cheeked macaque, was identified through 738 photos taken during direct observations and camera traps. Researchers publishing their findings in the American Journal of Primatology said the creature appears to be distinct from the Macaca sinica species group, including M. mulatta, M. thibetana, M. assamensis, and M. munzala. "Moreover, the species is distinguished from all potential sympatric [those who live in the same region] macaque in exhibiting a suite of pelage characteristics including relatively uniform dorsal hair pattern, hairy ventral pelage [its hair, fur, wool, or other soft covering], relative hairless short tail, prominent pale to white side- and chin-whiskers creating a white cheek and round facial appearance, dark facial skin on the muzzle, long and thick hairs on its neck, and a round rather than arrow-shaped male genitalia," the authors wrote. The team said the species was found in a range of habitat types, from tropical forests to evergreen broad-leaved forests. -READ MORE-http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/new-species-monkey-white-cheeked-macaque-identified-by-its-weird-penis-dark-hairy-scrotum-1495773