July 1, 2009

UNDER STRICT EMBARGO until 7:00 p.m. (19:00 hours) EDT, June 30, 2009

New Fossil Primate from Myanmar 
Suggests that the Common Ancestor of Monkeys, Apes and Humans Originated in Asia, and Challenges the Role of Adapiform Primates Such as “Ida”

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Ganlea holotype fossil jaw, lateral view.
Photo: Laurent Marivaux

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Dr. Chris Beard (right) and Dr. Laurent Marivaux (left) examine the Ganle field site for fossils.
Photo: Yaowalak Chaimanee

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Life reconstruction of Ganlea megacanina by Mark A. Klingler/Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

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Dr. K. Christopher Beard

Photo:Mindy McNaugher/Carnegie Museum of Natural History