Ape

Classification and evolution

As discussed above, hominoid taxonomy has undergone several changes. Current understanding is that the apes diverged from the Old World monkeys about 25 million years ago. The lesser and greater apes split about 18 mya, and the hominid splits happen 14 mya (Pongo), 7 mya (Gorilla), and 6 mya (Homo & Pan)

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• Superfamily Hominoidea
• Family Hylobatidae: gibbons
• Genus Hylobates
• Genus Bunopithecus
• Genus Symphalangus
• Genus Nomascus
• Family Hominidae: great apes
• Genus Pongo: orangutans
• Genus Gorilla: gorillas
• Genus Homo: humans
• Genus Pan: chimpanzees