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SBU anthropologist publishes his findings on the world's smallest ape species

SBU anthropologist publishes his findings on the world’s smallest ape species

Charles Scott • November 30, 2018
A paper published in the December 2018 edition of the Journal of Human Evolution explores the potential reason behind why the world’s smallest known ape species went extinct.
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Dr. Brigitte Demes, along with two others, found humans had nearly 10 more degrees of total motion than chimpanzees. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Under the Microscope: Study finds distinction between human and chimp feet

Taylor Ha • March 2, 2017
The principal researcher wanted to find out how mobile chimpanzees are when they’re walking on two limbs, rather than climbing or knuckle-walking.
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