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Fossils of New Ancient Ape Species Discovered in Egypt

Egypt

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STR New/Reuters

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Researchers in Egypt have identified a new ancient ape species, Masripithecus moghraensis, from fossilized jaw fragments and teeth found at Wadi Moghra in northern Egypt, dating to roughly 17 to 18 million years ago during the Early Miocene.

Summary

Researchers in Egypt have identified a new ancient ape species, Masripithecus moghraensis, from fossilized jaw fragments and teeth found at Wadi Moghra in northern Egypt, dating to roughly 17 to 18 million years ago during the Early Miocene.

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