Tag Archives: Arboreal Lifestyle

Visitors at the Natural History Museum in London observe the 47-million-year-old skeleton of Darwinius masillae, commonly known as 'Ida,' a fossil primate about the size of a small cat with a long tail.
c. 60 Million BCE: The Evolution and Diversity of Primates

Primates, evolving behavioral strategies to survive in a predator-dominated world, are characterized by hands, hand-like feet, and forward-facing eyes. Ranging from lemurs to gorillas, their adaptations for tree-dwelling have led to enhanced vision and intelligence, [...]