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Friday, April 20, 2012

The Salt

For Most Of Human History, Being An Omnivore Was No Dilemma

Gorillas are fine with being herbivores, like this one at a Seattle zoo. But humans evolved as omnivores. Is diet destiny?

April 20, 2012 Humans and other primates have been omnivores for some time, which may have given us an evolutionary edge over strictly meat or plant eaters, a new study shows. It may have also prompted us to wean our babies faster, another study says.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Top 5 Reasons To Give Thanks For Being Primate

Look at those delicate digits; they're No. 4 on our list.

November 23, 2011 With other primates, we humans share everything from a grasping hand to a propensity for cultural tradition to joyful feelings at reuniting with loved ones.

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