Gigantopithecus blacki was the largest ape ever to live, yet its immense size became a disadvantage as climates shifted.

Gigantopithecus blacki reached nearly 10 feet in height and weighed several hundred kilograms. Known mainly from jaws and ...

A molar tooth of the giant ape Gigantopithecus blacki found in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. [Photo/Xinhua] An international team of scientists from China, Australia and the United States has ...

Read on to learn more about some truly herculean creatures. Elephants may lead the pack by sheer lifting power, but when it comes to strength by body size, dung beetles are perhaps even more ...

An ancient pyre in a Malawi cave reveals the world's oldest adult cremation, offering a rare glimpse into early African funeral rituals.