History of mystery monkey fossil revealed

[Still Waters]

A mysterious extinct monkey from Jamaica that is unlike any other in the fossil record has South American roots, according to new evidence.

DNA extracted from fossilised bones suggests the monkey first colonised the island 11 million years ago.

It had no predators there and it evolved strange features not seen in living monkeys today.

But the animal went extinct a few hundred years ago, likely due to hunting and habitat loss.

Scientists say the discovery highlights how vulnerable unique island animals are to extinction.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-46187670

[Imaginarynumber1]

Xenothrix was the first primate to go extinct in modern times due to humans. It sadly won't be the last.