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New Fossil Rewrites Ape Origins | Science News
Scientists just uncovered a jawbone in Egypt that’s rewriting the story of where modern apes came from—this fossilized ape, named Masripithecus moghraensis, proves apes lived in North Africa during the Early Miocene, challenging the long-held belief that East Africa was their sole cradle. With giant canines, rugged molars, and a strong jaw, this ape was a versatile eater, adapting to a shifting climate. Crucially, genetic analysis suggests it’s more closely related to today’s apes than any East African fossil, hinting that our ape ancestors may have first evolved in North Africa or the Middle…
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