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science2 years ago•5 min saved

Controversial Study Challenges Origins of Human and Ape Ancestors

A controversial study suggests that the ancestors of African apes and humans may have first evolved in Europe before migrating to Africa. The study analyzes a newly identified ape fossil found in Turkey and proposes that hominines, the group that includes humans and African apes, originated in Europe and later dispersed into Africa. The fossil, named Anadoluvius turkae, provides insights into the ecological conditions in which our ancestors evolved. However, other experts argue that recent analyses do not support the idea that hominines originated in Europe and suggest that the European apes are more likely distant relatives of living African great apes and humans. Further research and fieldwork in Africa and Eurasia are needed to clarify this matter.

via Livescience.com|

#ancestors #controversial-study #evolution

science2 years ago•7 min saved

Controversial Fossil Ape Discovery in Turkey Challenges Human Evolution Narrative

The discovery of a previously unknown 8.7-million-year-old hominine fossil in Turkey, called Anadoluvius turkae, has raised questions about the origin of the entire "hominine" line, which includes African apes and hominins. Traditionally, the common ancestor of African apes and the Homo line was believed to have emerged in Africa. However, the growing list of ancient hominines found in the Mediterranean region, including Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece, suggests a Eurasian origin. The debate continues, but the discovery of Anadoluvius provides new insights into the diversification of hominines in Europe and their subsequent expansion to Africa.

via Haaretz|

#african-apes #eurasian-origin #fossil-ape

anthropology2 years ago•2 min saved

Ancient Ape Fossil Challenges Traditional Human Origins Theory

The discovery of a fossilized ape named Anadoluvius turkae in Türkiye suggests that the ancestors of humans and African apes may have evolved in Europe before migrating to Africa between 9 and 7 million years ago. The well-preserved partial cranium of A. turkae indicates that it belonged to an early hominine, a group that includes African apes. This challenges the long-held belief that African apes and humans evolved exclusively in Africa, providing evidence that hominines originated in Europe and dispersed into Africa. However, further fossils are needed to establish a definitive connection between the two groups.

via IFLScience|

#africa #anadoluvius-turkae #anthropology