"Virtual Reconstruction Reveals Face of Ancient 12-Million-Year-Old Ape Species"

Scientists have reconstructed the face of a European great ape species called Pierolapithecus catalaunicus, which could be one of the earliest relatives of the human race. The well-preserved skull was reconstructed using CT scans, and the species has distinct facial features not found in other apes from the same period. The remains, including a cranium and partial skeleton, were found in Catalonia, Spain, in 2002. The reconstruction provides valuable insights into the evolutionary relationships and biology of this ancient ape species, shedding light on human evolution.