ancestor

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The discovery suggests that the closest ancestors of modern apes may have originated in northern Africa, rather than in East Africa, which has long been the main focus of fossil research.

From Science Daily

One of the main arguments is that those alive today should not be held liable for the crimes of their ancestors.

From BBC

“A space where she could learn about her ancestors, culture and political education along with her peers, think critically and ask questions.”

From Los Angeles Times

The site contains a large collection of fossils dating back about 1 million years, including a previously unknown ancestor of the kākāpō, a large flightless parrot.

From Science Daily

The discovery pushes back the time that the first dogs evolved from their wolf ancestors by around 5,000 years.

From BBC