Dryas Monkey

Imagine a monkey that's super shy and very hard to find! That's the Dryas monkey. It's also called the Salonga monkey. It lives in a special place called the Congo Basin, which is a huge rainforest. These monkeys are so rare that scientists don't know much about them. They are like little forest detectives, always hiding and exploring!

The Dryas monkey has a very specific home. It only lives on one side of a giant river called the Congo River. This means they can't easily travel to other places. Their home is full of tall trees and lush plants, perfect for hiding. It's like having a secret clubhouse that only they know about!

These monkeys are super special because there are so few of them left in the world. Scientists think there might be less than 200 Dryas monkeys! That's fewer than the number of kids in a big school. Because they are so rare, they are in danger, and people are working hard to protect their home.

Finding a Dryas monkey is like finding a hidden treasure. They are very good at staying out of sight. Scientists have found them in a park called Lomami National Park. This park is helping to keep them safe. It's important to protect these amazing animals so they can live happily in their jungle home.