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Why do apes still exist if humans evolved from them?

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asked Feb 2 by Tyler Kerr (4.3k points)

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Different apes. Both people and present-day apes evolved from a common ancestor which was ape-like, but not the same as a present-day ape.

answered Feb 4 by Angela Schröder (4.1k points)
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Ape and humans evolved from the same lineage of biped. Apes evolved and humans evolved.

answered Feb 4 by Lisa Torres (4.2k points)

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