ancestors

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Since then, hundreds of thousands of Germans have searched the records for names of ancestors, well aware they may face unpleasant truths.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The researchers say the study highlights how modern blood and immune cells may represent an extension of biological systems first established by single-celled ancestors hundreds of millions of years ago.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

That’s one reason why capybaras are recent additions to a zoo that has been open since the 1950s, on a continent where the rodents’ ancestors arrived some 40 million years ago.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

“I still think our ancestors lived better lives. As long as there are animals to hunt and tubers to harvest, what else do I want?” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

“I know. This is how our ancestors must have felt,” I said as I sped up to walk beside the wagon.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall