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These Primates Have the Longest Tails

We lost them along the way, but our relatives still retain them for balance. Discover the primates with the longest tails. read more

This Is What Our Thumbs Say About Our Brains, in a Pattern That Holds True for Other Primates

Researchers have found a link between long thumbs and big brains, suggesting the two features evolved together ... read more

Why longer thumbs in primates were pivotal to human evolution

Why longer thumbs in primates were pivotal to human evolution - Large brains and dexterous hands are thought to be a crucial factor for human evolution ... read more

This Is What Our Thumbs Say About Our Brains, in a Pattern That Holds True for Other Primates

As the sole surviving human species, our big brains and nimble hands have always made us feel special, compared to our extinct relatives. Now, new research has associated bigger brains with longer ... read more