Chimpanzee fossil found in Kenya's Rift Valley. Provides evidence of coexistence with early human ancestors.

Paleontologists Find Oldest Chimpanzee Fossil in Baringo

Paleontologists have discovered the first known chimpanzee fossil while digging near Lake Baringo, in Kenya’s expansive Rift Valley. The find will provide the first physical evidence that chimpanzees coexisted with early human ancestors known as hominins.

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