Fossil Evidence Shows Early Primates Originated in Cold Climates

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Fossil Evidence Shows Early Primates Originated in Cold Climates
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Fossil and statistical modeling research shows that early primates evolved in cold, seasonal climates in North America around 66 million years ago, challenging the previous belief that they originated in tropical forests, and suggesting they migrated to warmer environments over time.

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