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An ancient chimp

The first fossil chimp remains ever found have just been uncovered in the Rift Valley of East Africa.

The discovery of four fossil chimp teeth has surprised scientists, who had previously only ever found stone tools or fossils from our ancient hominid relatives.



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The location where the fossilised chimp teeth were found.
The location where the fossilised chimp teeth were found.
Image: Sally Mcbrearty & Nina G Jablonski
    
 

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