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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Vishwam Sankaran

Strange marks in Japanese monkey teeth prompt rethink of human evolution, scientists say

Ian Towle and John C. Willman

The discovery of unusual markings on the teeth of wild Japanese macaques may have significant implications for our understanding of human evolution, according to a new study.

Up until now these signs of unusual wear had only ever been found on human teeth and were used as evidence for a culture of tool use in our ancestors, with experts arguing that they were formed by the way ancient people processed animal hide with the help of their teeth.

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