Anthropoidea Official

While the broader primate world includes lemurs and lorises, anthropoids are distinguished by their larger brains, complex social lives, and flat-faced features. Here is a look at what makes this branch of the evolutionary tree so special.

Our eyes are positioned forward for 3D depth perception, crucial for navigating trees or pinpointing tools. anthropoidea

This group includes everything from macaques to humans. We are characterized by downward-pointing nostrils and, in the case of apes, the complete absence of a tail. Where Do Humans Fit In? While the broader primate world includes lemurs and

The Anthropoidea are generally split into two major groups based on where they evolved: This group includes everything from macaques to humans

Unlike the "wet-nosed" lemurs, anthropoids have dry noses and highly mobile upper lips, allowing for a wide range of facial expressions. A Tale of Two Worlds