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What type of ape do scientists think are humans closest relatives?
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The bonobo and chimpanzee are believed to be the closest living relative to human beings.
We may share as much as 90% of the same DNA as pan.
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What are the two closest living relatives of humans?
The two closest living relatives of humans are chimpanzees and bonobos. All three species belong to the family Hominidae and share a common ancestor that lived around 6-8 million years ago.
Do scientists think that humans and Neanderthals interbred?
Yes. Recent DNA testing has proved that interbreeding did occur.
Which group do most scientists consider to be direct ancestors of modern humans?
Most scientists consider Homo heidelbergensis, Homo neanderthalensis, and Homo sapiens to be direct ancestors of modern humans. Our species, Homo sapiens, is believed to have evolved from a population of Homo heidelbergensis in Africa, while Homo neanderthalensis is considered a closely related sister group that inhabited Europe and parts of Asia.
Why do scientists think Orrorin tugenensis is more closely related to Homo sapiens than Australopithecus?
Scientists believe Orrorin tugenensis is more closely related to Homo sapiens than Australopithecus because of its combination of primitive and advanced features, suggesting it was an early ancestor of the Homo lineage. Orrorin's dental and limb bone characteristics indicate it may have walked upright on two legs like humans, while its mix of ape-like and human-like traits place it closer to the human lineage.
What are three reasons some scientists think humankind began in East Africa?
Fossil evidence of early hominins, our ancestors, has been found in East Africa. Genetic studies have shown that populations in East Africa exhibit the highest genetic diversity, suggesting a longer history of human habitation. Environmental factors, such as the availability of resources and favorable climate conditions, make East Africa a plausible region for human evolution and dispersal.
What are the two closest living relatives of humans?
The two closest living relatives of humans are chimpanzees and bonobos. All three species belong to the family Hominidae and share a common ancestor that lived around 6-8 million years ago.
Scientists think humans first appeared in the of the geologic time scale?
Humans
When do scientists think that humans first appeared in the geologic time scale?
They think in the messianic period
Why do you think scientists are trying to find out more about how and were early humans lived?
Because they are scientists
What kind of animal would you compare youself?
I think dogs and cats are the best animals to compare and contrast. Get to it my student!
Do scientists think that humans and Neanderthals interbred?
Yes. Recent DNA testing has proved that interbreeding did occur.
Are humans civilized monkeys?
Yes, technically humans ARE civilized monkeys. But this is in my opinion. Scientists really do not know. Thank you other civilized monkeys who think this is correct :).
Is bigfoot an animal or a person?
If the DNA of collected specimines can be trusted, which it can, then genetically speaking Bigfoot has DNA that fits in between humans and chimps. So he's not quite human but not quite great ape either. I like to think of Bigfoot as the 'missing link'. The findings are profound being that chimps are our closest relatives.
What event or development in early human history do you think is of particular signifacance?
The development of humans that walk upright and opposable thumbs. It helped scientists classify us as modern humans.
Do chimps and humans have almost the same hemoglobin?
Yes, in fact, they have about 99% of the same hemoglobin. This may be why scientists think humans evolved from monkeys, apes, gorillas, and/or chimps (chimpanzees).
Does everybody think that their relatives are weird?
Maybe... to some degree. I think most people think that their relatives are weird in their own way.
do you think that scientists will ever run out of things to study?
No, the universe is infinite there will always be something to study as humans keep growing and rewriting history,
