This newly discovered Lesula monkey from Africa looks like it could be from an animated movie [Amazing Photo of the Day]

Ashraf September 17, 2012 8

Recently scientists discovered a new monkey species in Africa; more specifically, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This species, named Lesula, is only the second monkey discovery (no pun intended) in the past 28 years, so it is definitely a huge thing in scientific circles. I, however, am less fascinated in how long it took those slackers to find a new species and more amazed by how this monkey looks.

While I can’t put my figure on it, I swear I’ve seen this monkey before in some animated film. Check it out:

If you know which movie character this monkey resembles, please do let me know. The itch is killing me here.

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a simple happy man September 17, 2012 at 5:41 AM (comment permalink) -

I’m not 100% but it might be the baboon Shaman/Witch Doctor in the Lion King

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Peter September 17, 2012 at 6:21 AM (comment permalink) -

Cher, definitely! ;)

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KMHamm September 17, 2012 at 6:29 AM (comment permalink) -

Looks like a young Gene Wilder to me…. Maybe from that western he did.

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Jeanjean September 17, 2012 at 11:01 AM (comment permalink) -

@ KMHamm
True !

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Mike September 17, 2012 at 11:05 AM (comment permalink) -

Incredibly human eyes! Or, perhaps better said, we have incredible Lesula-like eyes . . . .

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jayesstee September 17, 2012 at 11:56 AM (comment permalink) -

Those eyes look kinda sad to me – perhaps a result of being discovered?

Nothing will ever be the same for the poor critters!

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sragan5 September 17, 2012 at 7:32 PM (comment permalink) -

Well, for me, this sad sack monkey kind of looks like Nemo, from “Finding Nemo”. Or, in real life, John Tuturro, the actor who plays Adrian Monk’s brother or also Prince Charles. I do apologize to both the Prince and Mr. Tuturro.

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WildCat September 17, 2012 at 9:56 PM (comment permalink) -

Nah… related to Luke & Owen Wilson ;)

https://www.google.com/search?q=owen+wilson+pictures&hl=en&prmd=imvnso&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=bv5XUKanCeaBywHFvoGoCg&sqi=2&ved=0CB0QsAQ&biw=1325&bih=611

https://www.google.com/search?q=Luke+wilson+pictures&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=wP5XUJTTIYS-yQGbwYDoBA&ved=0CB0QsAQ&biw=1325&bih=611

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