Australopithecus climbed down from the tree, well actually an ancestrial species to them, because Africa became more arid. This happened because the landmass of India crashed into the Asian landmass and changed weather patterns.
The rainforests of Africa shrank rapidly leaving behind grassland. Our ancestors were forced to adapt to a new environment and dedicated themselves to mastering bipedalism. Those that clung to the shrinking forests didn't and are known as chimps.
The rainforests of Africa shrank rapidly leaving behind grassland. Our ancestors were forced to adapt to a new environment and dedicated themselves to mastering bipedalism. Those that clung to the shrinking forests didn't and are known as chimps.
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