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The first primates evolved in cold northern forests 66 million years ago.
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Northern Forests
Who
University of Reading
What
The first primates evolved in cold northern forests 66 million years ago.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:48:49 GMT · 3h 26m ago
Where
Northern Forests ·
Why
The study challenges the long-held assumption that primates originated in warm tropical canopies.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
This finding revises the understanding of early primate evolution and their initial environmental adaptations.
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