ancestors

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The ancestors of monitor lizards, also known in Australia as goannas, lost osteoderms entirely – likely because their active lifestyle and efficient bodies functioned better without the additional weight.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

At some point, our ancestors began living in groups that weren’t only companions, but co-parents.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The Goldrich will open with a museum exhibition titled “Meet Your Neighbor,” amplifying diverse L.A. communities and featuring stories of Angelenos and their ancestors who resettled, immigrated or sought refuge from persecution and violence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

“Many of my teachers and mentors were people whose ancestors had come to the country during the great wave of Jewish migration.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“We weren’t perfect, but we still had hope we’d make it across the universe and make our ancestors proud.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera