New species of monkey discovered with creepy face

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A new species of monkey has been discovered, characterized by its human-like facial features, which some observers find creepy yet adorable. The species exhibits a significant bare patch of skin in the buttocks, testicles, and perianal area of adult males. The discussion highlights the mixed reactions to the monkey's appearance, with some participants noting its resemblance to animated characters from Pixar films. Overall, the discovery has sparked interest and debate regarding the aesthetics of this unique primate.

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A new species of monkey has been discovered with a very creepy human-like face.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/science/a-new-kind-of-monkey-with-colors-that-set-it-apart.html
 
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Looks like my long lost uncle.
 
"And adult males have a huge bare patch of skin in the buttocks, testicles and perianal area"

I think the authors spared the monkey some embarrassment by only showing his face.
 
DragonPetter said:
"And adult males have a huge bare patch of skin in the buttocks, testicles and perianal area"

I think the authors spared the monkey some embarrassment by only showing his face.

So if that's called 'manscaping' when men do it, is it 'monkeyscaping' for these guys?

I think that face is adorable.
 
It has human-like facial features, which is creepy.
 
You know if it wasn't real, I swear it would be a leaked screenshot of a new Pixar movie.
 
Kutt said:
It has human-like facial features, which is creepy.

The title of your thread, initially, gave me the thought of an ugly faced mammal. However the second I saw the pictures two thoughts ran into my mind: these new species of monkeys are not ugly, and they have facial expressions that is synonymous with humans.

Now I see your point.
 
czelaya said:
The title of your thread, initially, gave me the thought of an ugly faced mammal. However the second I saw the pictures two thoughts ran into my mind: these new species of monkeys are not ugly, and they have facial expressions that is synonymous with humans.

Now I see your point.

They are kind of cute.
 

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