A new species of monkey that lived 22 million years ago in Africa "helps fill a 6-million-year void" in primate evolution, according to a new study. Identified by its fossilized teeth, the new species, known as Alophia metios, was found in the badlands of northwest Kenya. The teeth lack molar crests known as "lophs," which helped scientists name the monkey Alophia, which means "without lophs." "But because of other dental features, we are able to convince them that yes, it is in fact a monkey." Monkeys first originated when Africa and Arabia were together on an island continent, some 24 million years ago.

Source: Fox News March 12, 2019 13:44 UTC