Dryopithecus (jan 1, 12500000 BC – jan 1, 11100000 BC)
Description:
Fossil remains of the genus Dryopithecus have been found across Europe;•Species ranged in weight from between 15 and 45kg;
•Arboreal and quadrupedal, they may have moved via quadrumanous ‘scrambling;’
•They share numerous traits associated with modern apes, including long arms and strong, grasping hands
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 12500000 BC
jan 1, 11100000 BC
~ 1400930 years