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An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction hundreds of thousands of years ago when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry seasons, scientists reported Wednesday. The species Gigantopithecus blacki, which once lived in southern China, represents the largest great ape known to scientists — standing 10 feet tall and weighing up to 650 pounds.

An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction hundreds of thousands of years ago when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry seasons, scientists reported Wednesday. The species Gigantopithecus blacki, which once lived in southern China, represents the largest great ape known to scientists — standing 10 feet tall and weighing up to 650 pounds.

An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction hundreds of thousands of years ago when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry seasons, scientists reported Wednesday. The species Gigantopithecus blacki, which once lived in southern China, represents the largest great ape known to scientists — standing 10 feet tall and weighing up to 650 pounds.

A new study suggests an ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction by environmental changes

A new study suggests an ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction by environmental changes. Scientists in China and Australia reported on Wednesday the demise of a

WASHINGTON (AP) — An ancient species of great ape likely went extinct hundreds of thousands of years ago when climate change put its favorite fruits out

A study suggests an ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction by environmental changes. Scientists in China and Australia reported Wednesday on the demise of a great

The study does not determine on which continent the great ape family first arose. However, fossil records show that Africa, Europe, and Asia were inhabited by several dozen species of great apes between 2 million and 22 million years ago.

WASHINGTON (AP) — An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry season

(UPDATE) WASHINGTON: An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction hundreds of thousands of years ago when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry seasons, scientists reported Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).