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Ancient Monkey: Newly Discovered Primate Sheds Light on Primate Origins

Arts, Culture & Media

A mouse-sized fossil from China has provided remarkable new insights into the origin of primates. At 55 million years old, it represents the earliest known member of this broad group of animals that includes humans.

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