Kira Westaway
Paleoanthropologist studying the extinction of Gigantopithecus Blacki
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Feb 6, 2024 • 48min
Kira and the real King Kong
Dr Kira Westaway discusses the extinct giant ape Gigantopithecus Blacki and shares the surprising discovery that helped piece together its history. They explore the questions surrounding Gigantopithecus, the formation of limestone towers and cave preservation, the challenges of identifying Giganto bones, and the use of ancient DNA. They also discuss exploring caves in VR due to COVID-19 lockdowns and the implications of primate extinction and environmental stresses.
