[zylphed]

Because we have molecular (which is considered much more highly reliable, in the short term - eg, <100 mya) rather than simply morphological/behavioral evidence now.

[joseph20]

Because we have molecular (which is considered much more highly reliable, in the short term - eg, <100 mya) rather than simply morphological/behavioral evidence now.

I figured it must be something in the microscope that makes you think that humans and chimps are more alike than gorillas and chimps. Using your own two eyes and common sense, it sounds absurd you must admit!

[Tinian]

Because we have molecular (which is considered much more highly reliable, in the short term - eg, <100 mya) rather than simply morphological/behavioral evidence now.

But you've got to miss the good old days watching Gould and Smith fight it out.