New minuscule fossils of Purgatorius, the earliest-known relative of all primates—including humans—have been unearthed in a ...
New, miniscule fossils of the earliest-known relative of all primates, including humans, Purgatorius, have been unearthed in a more southern region of North America than ever before – and the ...
Tiny, tooth-sized fossils have just reshaped the story of our deepest ancestry. Paleontologists have discovered the southernmost remains ever found of Purgatorius—the earliest-known relative of all ...
Learn how newly discovered Purgatorius fossils in Colorado’s Denver Basin are filling gaps in the Paleocene fossil record and ...
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, ...
pt. 1 : Background. A brief history of primate field studies / Robert Sussman -- Socioecology history / Joyce Parga and Deborah Overdorff -- Primate evolution and taxonomy / Walter Hartwig -- pt. 2 : ...
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Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors − one baby at a time had evolutionary advantages
Twins have been rare in human history and for that reason can seem special. Many cultures associate twins with health and vitality, while others see them as a philosophical reminder of the duality of ...
A new study explains how climbing down trees helped shape upright posture in early primates and changed the course of evolution.
In honor of Duke’s Centennial, The Chronicle is highlighting pivotal figures and events throughout the University’s history. Here, we take a look at the founding of the Duke Lemur Center: The Duke ...
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