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We aren't apes or monkeys. http://johnhawks.net/weblog/topics/phylogeny/taxonomy/humans-arent-apes-2012.html http://johnhawks.net/weblog/topics/phylogeny/taxon

• mikebenfield 10y ago
  That is a very long-winded and opinionated article just to make the point that "ape" is not a taxonomic term, and it's not used completely consistently. In any case, please don't promote anti-science articles (this one begins by complaining about "those who accept and promote evolution").
  • mdemare 10y ago
    The writer is a Professor of Anthropology. Don't jump to conclusions.
  • steve_b 10y ago
    sorry, i came across way too bluntly. i really should have noted how suprised i was the an expert thinks its a misconception to think of ourselves as apes. in any case, i think the author is very much in favour of science.
• mdemare 10y ago
  Hmm. We're "Great Apes" (hominids), but not "Apes"? That seems to violate common sense, in my opinion.