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Primates: Facts about the group that includes humans, apes, monkeys and other close relatives

Primates are a group of mammals that includes humans and our close relatives, such as apes, monkeys and lemurs. Monkeys, such as capuchins and macaques; prosimians, like lemurs and tarsiers; lesser ...
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Did humans really evolve from primates? Here’s what we know

It’s a common mistake to think we came directly from the monkeys or chimps you see at the zoo today, […] ...