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While the broader primate world includes lemurs and lorises, anthropoids are distinguished by their larger brains, complex social lives, and flat-faced features. Here is a look at what makes this branch of the evolutionary tree so special.

It is a common misconception that humans evolved from modern monkeys. In reality, we are anthropoids. We share a common ancestor with chimpanzees from about 6 million years ago. Every time you use a tool or recognize a friend’s facial expression, you are using biological "hardware" that has been refining itself within the anthropoid lineage for tens of millions of years. anthropoidea

We have a significantly higher brain-to-body mass ratio, particularly in the visual cortex, which helps us process complex social cues. While the broader primate world includes lemurs and

Unlike the "wet-nosed" lemurs, anthropoids have dry noses and highly mobile upper lips, allowing for a wide range of facial expressions. A Tale of Two Worlds In reality, we are anthropoids