Welcome to our deep dive into the fascinating world of Gigantopithecus!
Journey back in time to the lush, tropical and subtropical forests of south east Asia, where this classical primate once roamed. From 2 million years ago to as recently as 215,000 years ago, Gigantopithecus thrived, weighing between 200 and 300 kilograms, and reaching heights up to 12 feet, making it the largest primate to ever roam the earth.
In this video we’ll explore:
The discovery of Gigantopithecus and its massive size.
The unique adaptations that allowed it to survive in its environment.
How it could’ve interacted with archaic humans such as homo erectus.
The theories of extinction and what we can learn from this ancient giant.
The ongoing mysteries and exciting potential for future discoveries, such as finding more fossils and bones to make a skeleton.
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00:00 - 01:57 Introduction
01:58 - 05:44 Discovery
05:45 - 07:50 Description
07:51 - 11:03 Diet
11:04 - 15:18 How They Lived
15:19 - 16:09 Co-Existence With Homo Erectus
16:10 - 19:25 Extinction
19:26 - Conclusion
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