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A King Kong-like monkey once roamed southern China. Scientists say they now know why and when it disappeared

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The largest ape ever recorded was almost 3 meters tall and weighed almost twice as much as a gorilla. Why and when the legendary giant statue that captured the popular imagination as the “real King… Read More »

A King Kong-like monkey once roamed southern China. Scientists say they now know why and when it disappeared

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The largest ape ever recorded was almost 3 meters tall and weighed almost twice as much as a gorilla. Why and when the legendary giant statue that captured the popular imagination as the “real King… Read More »