Propliopithecus

Propliopithecus is an extinct genus of monkey that lived during the Miocene era about 23-5 million years ago. It belongs to the family of primates that lived in the territory of modern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

Propliopithecus was discovered in 1902 by a scientist from France, Edouard Geffroa. It gets its name from its resemblance to another genus of monkey, Pliopithecus. Propliopithecus was small in size, about the same size as a modern small ape. Its weight was about 3-5 kg, and its body length was about 50 cm.

One of the most famous species of propliopithecus, Propliopithecus chirobates, was found in Egypt. It was distinguished by its long and strong limbs, which allowed it to move through the trees with great ease. Additionally, Propliopithecus had large eyes, indicating that it was likely active during the day.

Propliopithecus was an important link in the evolution of apes. It had a number of anatomical features that indicate that it was close to the common ancestor of all apes. For example, Propliopithecus had a small snout and a long tail, making it more ape-like than other primates.

However, despite its importance in the evolution of apes, Propliopithecus went extinct about 5 million years ago. The reasons for its extinction are still unknown, but scientists speculate that climate change and habitat loss may have played an important role.

In summary, Propliopithecus is an amazing example of how animals evolve over millions of years. Its presence in history allows us to better understand how apes evolved and how they became what we know today.