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The forest as the human birthplace

This exploration of human evolution highlights the vital role forests played as the birthplace of early primates. It examines how environmental factors like stereoscopic vision, reduced litter sizes, and enhanced mother-child bonds emerged. Primates, including monkeys and apes, evolved across diverse regions, primarily Africa and Asia. Notably, chimpanzees exhibit complex social structures and tool use, demonstrating our closest biological ties. Discover how the forest shaped our ancestors and the fundamental behaviors that led to the emergence of modern humans.

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The forest as the human birthplace

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  1. The forest as the human birthplace THE ORDER OF PRIMATES

  2. Primate evolution and taxonomy

  3. The impact of the forest on human evolution • Eyes that look forward: stereoscopic vision • From mammalian paws to hands and feet • From large litters to fewer offspring. • Closer mother / child bond – greater maternal care • Increase in vocalization • Restructuring of the brain

  4. Africa as the human birthplace • Monkeys are found in Africa, Asia, and the Americas • Apes evolved in Africa and Asia, but not in the Americas. • Africa: Chimpanzees, Gorillas • Asia: Gibbon, Orangutan • Hominids evolved only in Africa.

  5. Gibbon

  6. Orangutan

  7. Gorilla

  8. A look at our closest relatives: chimpanzees

  9. Geographical distribution of chimps

  10. Increase in mother – child bond

  11. Chimpanzee social bonds

  12. Chimpanzee tool use

  13. Summary • The forest prepared the basic physical and behavioral platform from which humans were to emerge. • Primate evolution occurred in forests around the tropical world. • The cutting edge of human evolution occurred in Africa. • The closest biological and behavioral relatives of humans are the chimpanzees.

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