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common ancestor
Coverage of common ancestor in the Nexus archive.
- Discovery of fish-eating raptor in Argentina points to prehistoric links with China
Scientists discovered a new fish-eating raptor species in Argentina with a curved claw similar to velociraptors in China. The finding suggests a common ancestor from when continents were connected, according to a study published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.
- Humans and apes have shared a laugh for 15 million years, says study
A new study indicates that Great Apes laugh similarly to humans, suggesting a common ancestor that laughed 15 million years ago. Researchers analyzed ape recordings and found shared laughter characteristics, providing insights into the evolution of human speech.