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Proto-Chimpanzee Fossil Dated To 7 Million Years Ago

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A discovery in northern Chad has been officialized by the journal Nature, potentially impacting theories regarding human ancestor evolution in Africa. The specimen dates to a period between 5.1 and 11.5 million years ago. This discovery helps bridge gaps in faunal records where certain species appear between 5 and 11 million years ago. Researchers have identified fossil forms dating back 9 to 10 million years that precede modern species. These findings include chimpanzee ancestors found in Ethiopia and Kenya. The discovery helps clarify evolutionary lineages that were previously difficult to trace. Scientists note that these fossils represent a milestone in understanding primate evolution. Researchers are discussing evolutionary timelines involving hominoids moving between Africa and Eurasia approximately 10 million years ago.

A discovery in northern Chad has been officialized by the journal Nature, potentially impacting theories regarding human ancestor evolution in Africa. The specimen dates to a period between 5.1 and 11.5 million years ago. This discovery helps bridge gaps in faunal records where certain species appear between 5 and 11 million years ago. Researchers have identified fossil forms dating back 9 to 10 million years that precede modern species. These findings include chimpanzee ancestors found in Ethiopia and Kenya. The discovery helps clarify evolutionary lineages that were previously difficult to trace. Scientists note that these fossils represent a milestone in understanding primate evolution. Researchers are discussing evolutionary timelines involving hominoids moving between Africa and Eurasia approximately 10 million years ago. Evidence suggests hominoid presence in Southern Africa dating back 12 to 17 million years. The discussion focuses on the connection between the African continent and Eurasia during these periods. The research context suggests a focus on the transition of ancestral poles in Africa. This finding provides insight into evolutionary timelines preceding the appearance of Australopithecines approximately 4.5 million years ago.

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RFI Monde

“une découverte officialisée aujourd'hui par la revue Nature qui bouleverse les théories sur l'évolution des ancêtres de l'homme en Afrique. Brigitte Sonu c'est un sujet qui n'a pas le consensus scientifique.”

RFI Monde

“on a trouvé un proto-chimpenzé à une période comprise en 5,1 et 11 5 millions d'années. On ne veut pas être plus précis parce que dans la faune qui a été rapportée, il y a des bêtes qu'on ne trouve pas avant 11 millions d'années et d'autres qu'on ne trouvent pas après 5 millions d'années.”

RFI Afrique

“on arrive à voir ce que sont les chimpanzés fossiles. On a en Ethiopie, on a au Kenya, on a aussi des formes qui annoncent les formes modernes, vers 9 à 10 millions d'années.”

RFI Afrique

“ancêtre d'un chimpanzé, qu'un ancestor de l'homme, ça c'est un autre problème.”

RFI Afrique

“Et c'est là où certains collègues pensent qu'on a les ancêtres de l'homme en Europe ou en Asie et qu'il se passait en Afrique après.”

RFI Monde

“le pôle commun de tous les ancêtres, grand singe actuel et homme.”

RFI Monde

“le pôle commun de tous les ancêtres, grand singe actuel et homme. on a les ancêtres de l'homme en Europe ou en Asie et qu'il se passait en Afrique après.”

RFI Afrique

“un Paul d'Afrique. mais 7 millions d'années pour Tumaï, entre 4 et demi et 7 millions d'années environ. On sait l'Afrique Oriente à l'Afrique centrale”

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