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Primates of the Caribbean: Ancient DNA reveals history of mystery monkey

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181112191645.htm

Analysis of ancient DNA of a mysterious extinct monkey named Xenothrix -- which displays bizarre body characteristics very different to any living monkey -- has revealed that it was in fact most closely related to South America's titi monkeys (Callicebinae). Having made their way overwater to Jamaica, probably on floating vegetation, their bones reveal they subsequently underwent remarkable evolutionary change.
 
Best thread title I have seen for a while, even if it has been used.

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I can't help imagining a ship of pirate monkeys sailing the Caribbean.
 
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