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Fossil evidence reveals early primates evolved in cold climates, not tropical forests

Fossil evidence reveals early primates evolved in cold climates, not tropical forests
science8/5/2025

Primates—the group of animals that includes monkeys, apes and humans—first evolved in cold, seasonal climates around 66 million years ago, not in the warm tropical forests scientists previously believed.

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: The common ancestor of Primates was found in a cold climate within No... [3395 chars]