Wednesday, May 20, 2009

German Fossil Found to Be Early Primate

Described as the “most complete fossil primate ever discovered,” the specimen is a juvenile female the size of a small monkey. Only the left lower limb is missing, and the preservation is so remarkable that impressions of fur and the soft body outline are still clear. The animal’s last meal, of fruit and leaves, remained in the stomach cavity.

read more | digg story

No comments:

Twitter Updates

Search This Blog

Total Pageviews