Five facts about Titis, a new species of monkey

Even with a population in the billions scattered all over the world, there are some things that mankind still has to discover, like new species of flora and fauna that are still being found in remote regions.

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Just this year, a new monkey species was discovered. It’s name may sound kinky for Filipinos, but there is more to its name that is fascinating about this newly confirmed monkey species: the Urubamba brown titi.

So, what’s special about this titi? Here are five facts you should know about these creatures:

7. Titi monkeys are smaller than domesticated cats.

Titis are actually pretty small with a head and body length of 23–46 centimetres (9.1–18.1 in). Their length depends on the kind of titi monkey. On average, titis are smaller than the domesticated cat. Its tail however, is longer at  26–56 centimetres (10–22 in). (Source)