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Published: 2017-12-10 19:11:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 1872; Favourites: 10; Downloads: 0
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The Gigantopithecus is an extinct large ape that resembled a cross between a gorilla and an orangutan. It lived in Asia until it disappeared around 100,000 years ago. It's mostly a herbivore and it eats plants, on occasion, it eats insects and small animals as a source of protein. It's the largest primate that ever lived and may have been an inspiration to King Kong.Related content
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That's.... a very large Gigantopithecus. Still a good piece, though.
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Thanks for noticing. The name, Gigantopithecus, literally means `giant ape' in Greek.
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No, I mean that it's not the right size. Gigantopithecus was around ten feet tall when on hind legs, IIRC.
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Oh, I forgot. The largest Gigantopithecus was between 9-10 feet tall. It looked a little like King Kong.
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It's fine - it's still a really good piece, dude.
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Thanks! I'm not sure how I would feel running into such a large ape, even, if it's a Gigantopithecus.
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