Giant ape may be new species

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An elusive giant ape has been spotted in remote forests in central Africa, sparking theories that it could be a new species of primate - a finding that would be the most astonishing wildlife discovery in decades, New Scientist says.

I hope that they find a live specimin of this ape. If they do, the idea of the Bigfoot and the Yeti won't seem so far off.

So thats where osama went

This was in the news, over a year ago.
CHUCK? am I in the right Thread now?

USA Today Article
and

news.nationalgeographic.com...

There is a pic on the second link...

Seems with that time span, there would be more information available..

If, by chance, this IS a Hybrid ape..How might this effect the way the older homonids are classified..There has always been speculation as to where each homonid "type" fits on the family tree of Man..Its possible a lot of the branches have intertwined..so to speak..

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if this ape is new and it is bigger would that make it stronger too and faster and more protective if so were screwed.

Originally posted by Roberto Flores
if this ape is new and it is bigger would that make it stronger too and faster and more protective if so were screwed.

Nothing a good old fashioned howitzer wouldn't put right.

they even stay in the same nest night after night , maybe they will learn to make homes, and enslave humanity.. er.

Originally posted by mad scientist
So thats where osama went

Yeah, very funny! .. Cretin.

I think what you may find is that Bigfoot IS getting smarter, he has to, we're hunting him remember!

You guys are faaaaar behind. It has been found but they don't know if it is a hybrid, giant African Chimpanzee or a new species. It was in Time Magazine like in February. It does exist but they don't know how to class it. Unlike Chimps, they do not live in trees but have nests by the rivers. Their genes are seen to be different from Chimps but their physique is different.

Is it just me or does it look very scary? lol...I wouldn't want to run into one of them in a dark alley!!

Originally posted by Vulcha
Nothing a good old fashioned howitzer wouldn't put right.

For an ape this size I think that would be over doing it a little, though it would be fun to watch. www.army.mil...

imagine the size of incredible hulk .....storming the city...hurling police cars....climbling buildings.... ape won't do those stunts right?