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Age of Mammals

66 Mya – 7 Mya

After the asteroid, mammals diversify. Primates emerge.

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Key events

55 million years ago
Primates Evolve

The first primates appear in the trees.

25 million years ago
Apes Split from Monkeys

The ape lineage diverges.

Era Overview
Period66 Mya – 7 Mya

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