In the early Miocene, about 22 million years ago, there were many species of tree-adapted primitive catarrhines from East Africa; the … See more

The great apes are tailless primates, with the smallest living species being the bonobo at 30 to 40 kilograms (66 to 88 lb) in weight, and the largest being the eastern gorillas, with males weighing 140 to 180 kilograms (310 to 400 lb). In all great apes, the … See more

Due to the close genetic relationship between humans and the other great apes, certain animal rights organizations, such as the See more

• The Animal Legal and Historical Center at Michigan State University College of Law, Great Apes and the Law (archived 13 April 2011)
• NPR News: Toumaï the Human Ancestor
• Hominid Species at TalkOrigins Archive See more

Terminology
The classification of the great apes has been revised several times in the last few decades; these revisions have led to a varied use of the word "hominid" over time. The original meaning of the term referred to only humans and … See more

Although most living species are predominantly quadrupedal, they are all able to use their hands for gathering food or nesting materials, and, in some cases, for tool use. They build complex sleeping platforms, also called nests, in trees to sleep in at night, … See more

• Bili ape
• Dawn of Humanity (2015 PBS film)
• Great ape language
• Planet of the Apes franchise
• Great Ape Project See more