Briefly describes two primate radiations from the Eocene and presents and illustration of Notharctus.
Reports the discovery of 42 million year old ankle bones that belong to the smallest primate species, Eosimias.
Article considers the discovery of Bahinia pondaungensis, one of the earliest known primates and compares the fossils to Eosimias.
Museum describes the oreopithecus fossil specimen that visitors are allowed to touch and relates the history of its discovery.
Lecture outline denitrifies the major fossil primate families and lists their anatomical traits. Learn about the oldest primate.
Analysis of the extinct ape addresses the appearance, sexual dimorphism, geographical distribution, diet, locomotion, and myths such as Yeti.
Introduces a 50 to 65 million radiation of archaic primates that occupied Europe and North America.
Book review introduces a textbook by John G. Fleagle dedicated to primate evolution. Includes opportunity to purchase the book.
Guide Identifies two theories of primate evolution and discusses the parallel evolution of New World and Old World monkeys.,
Features an overview of a hominoid genus that lived 23 to 14 million years ago. Includes a picture of Proconsul africanus skull.
Chris Beard discusses his discovery of the smallest primate, Eosimias, in China and explains the significance of this 40-million-year-old fossil.
Scientists claim that the anatomy of the oldest known ape, Morotopithecus bishopi, allowed the ape to walk upright and brachiate.