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The Man Who Was Mistaken for a
Homo Sapiens
in a Hat
Caitlin Schrein
There are pros and cons to any relationship, but what are the risks and benefits of mating … with another species?
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Why Dwarfism?
Caitlin Schrein
An anthropologist considers island dwarfism and evolution. What is it about islands that makes big creatures turn small?
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Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh … and Hominins?
Caitlin Schrein
Researchers seeking to discover the truth about human origins are turning to animal hybrids for insights. What they’ve found may lead to more questions than answers.
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The Domesticated Hominin
Caitlin Schrein
Are humans still “wild”? If not, when were human ancestors no longer "wildlife”? The answer is not as clear-cut as it might seem.
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When Sperm Compete, Nature’s Call Leads to Bigger … Testicles
Caitlin Schrein
Success in the living world is all about reproduction. Sperm competition has caused primate testicle size to increase.
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What Is an Animal?
Caitlin Schrein
It’s still not settled what features defined the very first animals or exactly when they evolved.
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