Uncovering the Ancient Tale of Primates Who Inhabited North America
A recent discovery by a team of paleontologists has uncovered a fascinating new story about our primate ancestors. The fossils of a previously unknown species of primate were found in North America, dating back to the early Eocene epoch, roughly 56 million years ago. The species, named Teilhardina magnoliana, is the earliest known primate species to have inhabited the continent. The discovery of such an old primate species in North America sheds light on the evolution of primates and suggests that these animals may have originated in the northern hemisphere. The team’s findings suggest that Teilhardina magnoliana was a small, nocturnal species that may have used its long fingers and toes to climb trees and find food. This finding is an exciting insight into the evolutionary history of primates and presents a new piece of the puzzle as to how our ancestors evolved and spread across the globe.
source: Phys.org