If humans have evolved from apes...?

Question

Will apes in the present world evolve into more humans 10,000 years later?

Answer 1

Humans did NOT evolve from apes. We SHARE a common ancestor, but we have our own lineage (hominids). Therefore apes will not evolve into humans, and this happening is impossible! We are different species, and no matter what we or they evolve to become, then we will still be different species. Apes are not less evolved than humans. They are perfectly adapted and suited for their environment. Think of something as simple as a tuna. They seem to be less complex, and not as advanced evolutionarily. But if we drop you in the deep ocean who will survive. The tuna or you?

Answer 2

No. Humans and apes came from a common ancestor. And, way more than 10,000 years ago. The best estimate is 4-5 million years since chimps and humans had a common ancestor.

Try to think of your own great great great, etc. grandparents from 5 million years ago. If their offspring moved to different environments and continued to produce ever more distant cousins, those cousins would likely be very very different from you. No matter what happened those very distant cousins could never become just like you. Nor, your children just like them.

Answer 3

We and other primates evolved from a common source - we did not evolve from apes. Evolution is normally a multi generational series of events, so it is unlikely to be observed. However, it may be that apes are evolving - ie. the ones that hide better live longer to breed (just one possibility). Also evol is not based on species needing change - it is simply that when a change takes place, it either improves or reduces our ability to pass on genes. I do not mean to sound condescending, it is just that many people do not understand the concept - and unfortunately they are often the ones making decisions. If I am preaching to the choir, please forgive me.

Answer 4

Humans did not evolve from apes, rather, humans and apes evolved from a common ancestor.

Answer 5

All animals evolve,but humans are not necessarily the ultimate goal of evolution. Humans arrived because at one time they were the species best fitted for survival in the enviornment that they found themselves in.

Answer 6

Nope. Unfortunately, all non-human apes will be functionally extinct within the next century.

Answer 7

is this a joke? don't be so silly.

The answer is NO.
(And it took way more than 10,000 yrs for humans to be what we are today)

Answer 8

this is the first variation of this question that is presented as a legitimate point of view. The answer is that it is possible but unlikely.