A million years ago, extinct monkeys had populated South America

Scientists Analyzing The fossil DNA of extinct Jamaican monkeys (Xenothrix) found that its origins are linked to the titi (Calicebine) monkeys living in South America.

Jamaica's monkey is a species that remains enigma for many scientists. However, recent research published in “Science Daily” reveals an important part of the puzzle.

Scientists at the International Environmental Foundation and experts from museums in New York and London believe that Jamaican monkeys, who died hundreds of years ago, allegedly came to the island 11 million years ago.

Studies have shown that these animals were different from any other species of monkeys and that they are genetically related to monkeys in South America.

Experts believe that monkeys in the remains of trees and plants from the South America River have changed their body shape along the way.

The new evolution history suggests that Xenothrixa indicates that evolution can take unexpected courses when animals are placed on islands and when exposed to new facilities”, Professor Samuel Turvey said.

Titti monkeys who live in tropical areas of South America have long red, gray, or black slaps. These monkeys are very active and energetic.

Details are published in the scientific magazine “Processing of the National Academy of Sciences” (PNAS).