Primate Evolution

The Great Ape Who Vanished: Unraveling the Mystery of Gigantopithecus

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Gigantopithecus: The Mysterious Extinction of the World's Largest Primate

Imagine a shadow falling over the ancient forests of Southeast Asia, a shadow cast by a creature so immense it would dwarf even the most imposing gorilla of today. This was the world of Gigantopithecus, the largest primate known to have ever walked the Earth. Standing an estimated 10 feet tall and weighing up to … Read more

Primates in the Cold: Rewriting Early Evolution

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Primates in the Cold: Rewriting Early Evolution's Origins

For generations, our textbooks have painted a familiar picture: the earliest primates, our distant ancestors, were tropical creatures. They scampered through lush, warm forests, their lives dictated by the rhythm of sun-drenched leaves and humid air. This enduring image, deeply ingrained in our understanding of evolution, suggests that the warmth of the tropics was the … Read more