Hall Of Mirrors
Q: How did the human body evolve to how it is now?
—Audrey, age 11, California
What makes us human?
—Aswath J.
A: Six million years ago in Africa, certain kinds of apes tried something new. Instead of living in trees like all their ancestors had, these apes climbed down to the ground and started walking on two feet. They were the first members on the branch of the primate family tree that would eventually lead to Homo sapiens—us.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der May/June 2018-Ausgabe von Muse Science Magazine for Kids.
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Dog Rescue Saves Lives
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THE PROBLEM WITH PALM OIL
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ELODIE FREYMANN
When you’re feeling sick, it probably doesn’t occur to you to try eating tree bark.
Guardians of the Forest
EARLY, MAKESHIFT WILDLIFE DRONES HELPED TO DETECT AND PROTECT ORANGUTANS.
APE ANTICS
The Whirling World of primate play
Dr. Ape Will See You Now
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