Comments on: So wots the difference between monkeys and humans?

By: I Heart Tadrec!

I Heart Tadrec! — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:46:34 +0000

First off, it’s human BEINGS!
Second, SOMETHING… and WHAT… learn to spell, bub.
Third, wow. Really?
Fourth, humans look nothing like monkeys, unless you mean that we both have faces, hair, opposible thumbs, and can occassionally walk on two feet as opposed to four.
And lastly, the difference is insurmountable. Humans have similiar DNA to primates, yes, but we also have similar DNA to dolphins… so I guess that doesn’t mean much. And when humans and modern day monkeys and apes evolved from ancient primates it was so long ago that we are all (primates and humans both) drastically different from each other now… basically, we didn’t evolve from monkeys.

I recommend you take an evolution class or an anthropology class. If you can handle it.

By: Dustin M

Dustin M — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:14:11 +0000

There are several difference (like on the genetic level, we have a different number of chromosome pairs). You’d have to ask a zoologist for a definitive list.

As for humans evolving from monkeys: We share a common ancestor with monkeys. (On the “species tree of life” it is like they are our cousins, not our parents.)

Monkeys and humans are both primates, but there are many species of primates.

EDIT: You’re also asking a biology question in the R&S sub-group. If you really want to know, ask again in the proper channel, and you’ll increase the number of good answers you get.

By: David H

David H — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:08:59 +0000

Yahoo doesn’t have “report humans.”

By: Lucid

Lucid — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:57:26 +0000

Chimpanzees and humans differ by only 1% of their DNA.

By: Max Marie, OSF

Max Marie, OSF — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:40:10 +0000

About three percent difference in DNA. We’re closer to dolphins with only two percent difference in DNA.

By: Tom C

Tom C — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:28:36 +0000

…we did not evolve from monkeys…we share a common ancestor…and there are plenty of physical and genetic differences between people and monkeys…

…Is this really a serious question? I mean are you trying to be funny or is your lack of education so burdensome that you have to share it with other people?

By: Vayel

Vayel — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:33:45 +0000

http://www.hallmark.co.uk/products/preview/human_beans.jpg

By: † PRAY † - SFECU

† PRAY † - SFECU — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:36:37 +0000

Monkeys are animals and do not have an eternal soul.
Humans live in an animal body, but have an eternal soul that can experience salvation..
Monkeys can be killed and eaten.
It is a sin to kill or eat a human being.

By: Joyeux Noël

Joyeux Noël — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:22:09 +0000

Human beans? Sounds like cannibal chili.

By: A Modest Proposal

A Modest Proposal — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:31:25 +0000

about 10000 generations (perhaps more) and 2% of our DNA.

Also, we did NOT evolve from monkeys. We share a common ancestor; we’re more like distant cousins.