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New Fossil Discoveries Highlight Europe's Crucial Role in Great Ape Evolution

Two Great Ape Species, Including a Tiny Newcomer, Coexisted in Ancient Germany 11.6 Million Years Ago

Jun 09, 2024
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Recent fossil discoveries in Europe are reshaping our understanding of great ape evolution. In a significant find, two distinct lines of ancient apes have been identified in a Bavarian clay pit, revealing that Europe was once a diverse habitat for great apes. This marks the first time different species of ape, each with unique body structures and diets,…

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