Largest great ape went extinct because of climate change

By Associated Press

Jan 12, 2024 12:18 am

(UPDATE) WASHINGTON: An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction hundreds of thousands of years ago when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry seasons, scientists reported Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

The species Gigantopithecus blacki, which once lived in southern China, represents the largest great ape known to scientists — standing 10 feet tall (3 meters) and weighing up to 650 pounds (295 kilograms).

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