Comment on How to become the king

ChicoSuave@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

• tahoe@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

  Cobras probably existed looong before any ape did, so that sounds unlikely!

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  • dessimbelackis@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

    Sure, but did cobras that spit venom exist before us stick throwing primates? Apparently not really. Spitting Conrad seem to emerge around the same time H. Erectus moved into Asia

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    • tahoe@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

      This seems like such an oddly specific adaptation, but you’re right, especially the fact that it happened twice makes it a lot more believable

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• SanndyTheManndy@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

  Yes, to defend against apes bearing sticks.

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