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Modern monkeys are not the ancestors of modern humans. however, animals that we would consider to be ape-like, but which are now extinct, were the ancestors of both modern humans and modern monkeys.

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What is the common ancestor that a human and a camel spider have?

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Are we really monkeys?

No. Humans and monkeys evolved from the same ancestor, but they are two completely different species.


Are monkeys humans' relatives?

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Why do monkeys still exist?

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Why did god evolve monkeys into humans?

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Why are monkeys your relatives?

Monkeys aren't your relatives. However; modern primates, including humans, share a common ancestor. For that matter; depending on how far back you want to go, you share a common ancestor with grass too.


Myths about the origin of a man?

That we came from monkeys or apes, we came from a common ancestor from apes.


Did human took birth from monkeys?

No. But according to the best theories of evolution we share a common ancestor.


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Are monkeys related to humans?

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