【新华社】秦始皇祖母陵墓出土的长臂猿为灭绝新物种

Core Insights - An international team led by Chinese scientists has discovered a new species of gibbon, named the "Imperial Gentleman Gibbon," through ancient DNA sequencing from remains found in the tomb of Empress Dowager Xia [2][4] - The research, published in the journal "Cell," corrects previous findings that classified the gibbon as a new genus, confirming it as a new species within the Hoolock genus, closely related to the Hainan gibbon [2][4] Group 1 - The remains of the Imperial Gentleman Gibbon were discovered in a burial pit associated with Empress Dowager Xia's tomb, alongside other animals such as leopard cats and Asian black bears, indicating a royal interest in exotic pets [2][4] - The study highlights the ancient practice of burying pets with their owners, reflecting the cultural belief in life after death [4] - The research also solidifies the classification of the "Skywalker Gibbon" as a distinct species and identifies the gene "SHH" that regulates the gibbon's long arms [4]