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ape

[eyp] / eɪp /


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"I'm reminded of the famous 'Lucy' fossil, one of our hominid ancestors that lived 3 million years ago and was one of the key 'missing links' between apes and humans," he said.

From Science Daily

Since the social apes spend much of their time together, Pruetz is still able to observe the females and their young.

From Barron's

Now head researcher, he describes the apes as a "second family".

From Barron's

Some analysts see Greenland aping Iceland’s success, combining tourism with fishing and cheap energy to attract tech companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

For a tender moment, you think these apes might be soulmates.

From Los Angeles Times