Saturday, 11 June 2016

Study: Grasslands served as setting for early human evolution


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Study: Grasslands served as setting for early human evolution New York (UPI) Jun 9, 2016 - New geologic evidence supports the theory that the transition from forest to grassland encouraged key adaptations during early human evolution. Genetic analysis suggests the first hominins split from chimpanzees roughly 6 to 7 million years ago. During that time, scientists believe climate change precipitated a shift in the vegetation of East Africa, from dense forest to savanna. ... more

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