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Extinct Ancient Ape Did Not Walk Like a Human, Study Shows

July 25, 2013 by Jessica Sinn Leave a Comment

For decades, the movement of an ancient ape species called Oreopithecus bambolii has been a matter of debate for scientists. Did it walk like a human across its swampy Mediterranean island or did it move through the trees like other apes? According to a new study, led by University of Texas at Austin anthropologists Gabrielle […]

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