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Pierolapithecus Catalaunicus

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"Reviving the Ancient: Scientists Reconstruct 12-Million-Year-Old Ape's Face"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post

Scientists have reconstructed the face of a 12 million-year-old great ape called Pierolapithecus catalaunicus using advanced X-ray imaging technology. The three-dimensional image provides insights into primate evolution and may offer clues about human origins. The great ape had a mix of physical characteristics, some shared by living primates and others by extinct species. The reconstruction reveals a mosaic of features, including a face similar to modern great apes and shorter hands like those of monkeys. The research sheds light on the changes that have occurred over millions of years of ape evolution.

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"Virtual Reconstruction Reveals Face of Ancient 12-Million-Year-Old Ape Species"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail

Scientists have reconstructed the face of a European great ape species called Pierolapithecus catalaunicus, which could be one of the earliest relatives of the human race. The well-preserved skull was reconstructed using CT scans, and the species has distinct facial features not found in other apes from the same period. The remains, including a cranium and partial skeleton, were found in Catalonia, Spain, in 2002. The reconstruction provides valuable insights into the evolutionary relationships and biology of this ancient ape species, shedding light on human evolution.

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