“Unveiling an Ancient Mystery: How Monkeys Became the First Adventurers to Cross the Atlantic Over 30 Million Years Ago!”
Have you ever thought about how far some creatures will go in the name of survival? Well, get ready to be amazed! Recent fossil discoveries near the Peru-Brazil border have uncovered some jaw-dropping secrets about ancient monkeys. Imagine this: 35 million years ago, a gang of now-extinct primates pulled off the seemingly impossible feat of rafting more than 900 miles across the Atlantic Ocean—yep, you heard that right! This wasn’t just a leisurely swim; they were clinging to natural rafts of vegetation, navigating their way to South America during a tropical downpour. Talk about a daring adventure! This study, published by the University of Southern California, not only showcases the resourcefulness of these little creatures but also ties into a larger story about primate evolution. So grab your explorer’s hat and join me as we dive into the fascinating world of the prehistoric primate, Ucayalipithecus perdita. Who knew survival could be so thrilling? LEARN MORE.
Fossilized evidence of a now-extinct primate species suggests prehistoric monkeys traveled more than 900 miles on natural rafts.
Dorien de VriesResearchers float by the 32-million-year-old fossil site behind them, on the RÃo Yurúa in Peru.
While modern-day monkeys are quite clever, fossils found near the border of Peru and Brazil have revealed just how smart their ancestral species really were.
A new study found a crew of now-extinct monkeys crossed the Atlantic on a natural raft, from Africa to South America — 35 million years ago.
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