[JimSEA]

Please remember that human ancestors are best understood as being explained as a tree rather than a ladder. One species does not have to die out in order to have an isolated group develop significant differences. Genetic drift in the species is also to be considered as available food changes. Finally, these creatures are not ancestors of chimps or gorillas.

[Sacajaweau]

They could, however, chew the cap off a beer bottle.

[Snickering Hound]

I think she could do at least 4 at a time.

[angryoldfatman]

Since it’s a tree and not a ladder, what happened to all of those other branches?

I mean, the dead limbs are all over the ground. Maybe not lying next to the tree they supposedly fell from, but there they are.

[Robert DeLong]

Finally, these creatures are not ancestors of chimps or gorillas

Heresy /sarcasm

Liberals will be attacking this by claiming religious leaders have paid off these scientists in 3, 2, ...

[sparklite2]

My master’s thesis in anthropology was
that ancient humans could take a bite
out of coconut shells. The lack of
jawbones suited to the task reinforces
the theory. The snapping sound that
accompanies coconut shell rending was
so loud, it attracted predators who
ate up the human, leaving no jaws,
proving my theory.

[driftless2]

Finally, these creatures are not ancestors of chimps or gorillas.

Evolutionary theorists don't claim that. They say humans and apes are descended from a common ancestor.

[PLMerite]

Heh, heh...he said 'nutcracker'...