"Climate Change Blamed for Extinction of Giant Ape, New Study Reveals"

A new study suggests that the largest great ape species, Gigantopithecus blacki, went extinct due to climate change affecting their food sources in southern China's Guangxi region around 215,000 to 295,000 years ago. The massive apes, similar to modern orangutans, were unable to adapt to the changing environment and dwindling fruit supply, leading them to rely on non-nutritious food like tree bark and ultimately face extinction. This research sheds light on the impact of climate change on ancient great ape populations and their struggle for survival.