Jawbone fragments and teeth from a previously unknown species hint that the evolution of modern apes occurred in what's now ...

A new species of ancient primate challenges what we think we know about where human ancestors diverged from monkeys.

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An 18-million-year-old jawbone discovered in Egypt challenges the long-held view that East Africa was the cradle of our ...

A jaw bone discovered in Egypt is changing the way scientists think about the origins of the ape family tree. The specimen, ...

The order Primates consists of not only our closest relatives on earth, the seven great apes, but also over 450 species of monkeys, lemurs, lorises, and galagos. Primates are fantastically diverse, ...

The story of primates is a tale of incredible variety and ancient roots, told through the lens of science, DNA, and time itself. These creatures, ranging from massive gorillas to tiny mouse lemurs, ...

A recent study has shown how some species of monkeys have complex social hierarchies and how some are prone to taking risks ...

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A new study comparing 59 species of primates linked same-sex sexual behavior to scarce resources and more predators in socially complex species. The findings show diverse sexual behaviors are common — ...