Gigantopithecus has traditionally been restored as a massive, gorilla -like ape, potentially 200–300 kg (440–660 pounds) when alive, but the few remains make total size estimates highly speculative. The …

Gigantopithecus, genus of large extinct apes represented by a single species, Gigantopithecus blacki, which lived during the Pleistocene Epoch (2.6 million to 11,700 years ago).

Sep 11, 2025 · Around eight hundred thousand years ago Homo erectus arrived in south East Asia,‭ ‬but Gigantopithecus does not disappear from fossil deposits until three hundred thousand years ago,‭ …

Three meters tall and weighing 250 kilograms, Gigantopithecus blacki was the biggest primate that ever lived when it roamed the forests of what is now southern China from at least 2.3 million years ago. …

Aug 30, 2025 · Learn more about the largest ape on Earth, Gigantopithecus, and why researchers are struggling to find evidence of the creature.

Mar 26, 2022 · The Gigantopithecus is a genus of extinct apes and is the largest of all the primates (including all species of monkeys, gorillas, chimpanzees, orang-utans, and apes) that ever walked …

Dec 26, 2025 · An international team of researchers is looking for answers behind the mystery of Gigantopithecus blacki, a giant prehistoric primate that once lived in what is now southern China. …

Dec 17, 2024 · Gigantopithecus was a massive ape that lived in Asia millions of years ago. This giant, towering at about 10 feet and weighing over 1,100 pounds, is often considered the largest primate to …

Aug 19, 2025 · Explore the journey of Gigantopithecus, the largest ape, from its ancient habitat to its eventual, mysterious disappearance.

A giant ape known as Gigantopithecus blacki survived for two million years in the dense forests of China, munching on fruits and leaves.