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An Unusual Ape: The Deep Origins of Our Human Oddities ~ Dean Falk

On Humans

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Exploring the Divergence: Early Hominins and Their Environment

This chapter explores the pivotal split between human ancestors and their primate relatives, tracing back to 5 to 7 million years ago. It examines the environmental shifts in Africa that spurred the evolution of early hominins from tree-dwellers to ground-dwellers, shedding light on our cognitive roots.

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