Monkey that Purrs like a Cat is Among New Species Discovered in Amazon Rainforest

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Washington, D.C. – At least 441 new species of animals and plants have been discovered over a four year period in the vast, underexplored rainforest of the Amazon, including a monkey that purrs like a cat.

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