The Force is strong with this adorable newly-discovered gibbon species.
Thanks to some Star Wars-loving scientists, the new species in southwest China has been named in ho**r of our favorite hero from a galaxy far far away, Luke Skywalker.
Following the an**uncement, the Skywalker hoolock gibbon — aka "Simian Skywalker," "Jungle Jedi" and of course, the scientific name, Hoolock tianxing — was warmly and appropriately welcomed by proud actor Mark Hamill, who portrayed Skywalker in the classic films.