Monday, June 10, 2013

Ancient primate could be a missing link

Scientists have discovered the oldest primate skeleton to date, from a creature that resembles humans' evolutionary line -- the anthropoids -- and a different primate lineage called the tarsiers. They have named this specimen Archicebus achilles, making reference to its heel bone, which resembles those of modern monkeys.
MORE: http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/05/world/asia/oldest-primate-skeleton/index.html

See also...

New dinosaur is a primitive bird
http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/29/world/asia/dinosaur-discovery/index.html