Tag Archives: Hominids

Bonobos, a species of hominids closely related to chimpanzees, in their natural habitat in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
c. 10 Million BCE: The Evolutionary Journey of Hominids

Hominids, encompassing great apes and humans, trace their origins back to about 10 million years ago. Adaptations to changing environments during the Miocene led to diverse lifestyles. Genetic evidence suggests the divergence of orangutans, gorillas, [...]