How the Largest Primate Ever Went Extinct
The largest primate in our family tree went extinct hundreds of thousands of years ago, and its existence has been known to humankind for less than a century. Now, a team of researchers has reviewed the ancient records and devised a more specific extinction window for our huge fallen relative, Gigantopithecus blacki, and pointed out a few possible causes for its demise.Gamifying Physical Therapy With the PalmPlug OneThe ape went extinct between 295,000 and 215,000 years ago, according to the new study. As the climate of…