“To put it crudely but graphically, the monkey who did not have a realistic perception of the tree branch he jumped for was soon a dead monkey-and therefore did not become one of our ancestors.”
Quote by George Gaylord Simpson
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George Gaylord Simpson
George Gaylord Simpson was a renowned paleontologist and evolutionary theorist, known for his extensive research on dinosaurs and ancient reptiles. His work has had a profound impact on modern paleontology and evolutionary theory. more
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