Buronius Manfredschmidi: Smallest known species dating back 11 mn years discovered

Buronius Manfredschmidi: Smallest known species dating back 11 mn years discovered

NEW DELHI: The smallest known great ape species, dating back 11 million years, has been unearthed in Germany, according to Guardian.This newly identified species, named Buronius manfredschmidi, is far smaller than any previously known great ape, with an estimated weight of just 10 kg (1 stone 8 lbs), roughly comparable to a human toddler, the … Read more

The largest great ape to ever live went extinct because of climate change, study finds

The largest great ape to ever live went extinct because of climate change, study finds

WASHINGOTN: An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction hundreds of thousands of years ago when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry seasons, scientists reported Wednesday. The species Gigantopithecus blacki, which once lived in southern China, represents the largest great ape known to scientists – standing 10 … Read more

Climate Change Drove Great Ape Species to Extinction, Study Finds

Climate Change Drove Great Ape Species to Extinction, Study Finds

washington —  An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry seasons, scientists reported Wednesday. The species Gigantopithecus blacki, which once lived in southern China, represents the largest great ape known to scientists — standing 10 feet tall and weighing up … Read more