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A newly discovered fossil in Egypt, named Masripithecus moghraensis, suggests that northern Africa played a crucial role in primate evolution. This species, identified by researchers from Mansoura University, lived around 17-18 million years ago during the early Miocene. The fossil's unique dental features indicate a flexible diet primarily consisting of fruits, with the ability to consume harder foods. This discovery challenges previous theories that placed the origins of modern anthropoid primates in eastern Africa. It opens new avenues for understanding the evolutionary history of the Hominoidea group, which includes humans and other apes.