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Study Reveals Primates Thrived in Cold, Arid Climates
9/23/2025
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Story summary
- New research indicates primates originated in cold, arid environments, not tropical regions as previously thought.
- Led by Jorge Avaria-Llautureo, the study used fossil spore and pollen data.
- Early primates like Teilhardina survived seasonal cold by slowing metabolism and possibly hibernating.
- Over millions of years, primates spread from North America to other regions, challenging assumptions.
