Gigantopithecus was the largest ape to ever walk the Earth. Standing taller and heavier than any human, it dominated prehistoric forests. But size became a liability when environments shifted. Diet ...

Two million years ago, a colossal ape roamed the forests of southern China. Standing up to 3 meters tall and weighing over 200 kilograms, Gigantopithecus was the largest primate to ever live. It ...