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If humans could have evolved from any other species to becoem the dominant one which animal would it be?

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Possibly gorillas. Coco the gorilla knew around two hundred words in sign language.

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popmol · 22-25, M

@DeWayfarer being depressed and filled with hate for family and such aother people don't even come close to good, at least only some people here :)

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@popmol Then focus only on the "some". Though I still think you could find more.

popmol · 22-25, M

@DeWayfarer lol

BigbangFACTS · M

Well using primates or old and new world monkeys would be a cop out, since they are our closest cousins.

A more interesting species pick? I would say either the dolphin, honey badger, or brown bear

popmol · 22-25, M

@BigbangFACTS yeah was kinda the aswer iwasn't searching :p

those picks are nice! why? honey badger for tough skin? bear cause you knwow they are awesoem and dolphins are smart?

BigbangFACTS · M

@popmol the honey badger is a determined animal. Its aggressive and ruthless. It’s also very smart. It’s bravery can be an advantage or disadvantage, but I’m leaning more towards advantage

Bears are smart animals, and has potential for bipedalism. They just need an apex predator species for them to outsmart so that selective pressures can rewire their thinking.

Dolphins would take the longest to change (assuming you mean a creature to look like humans today), but I’m convinced their brains are going in the direction where our minds are.

popmol · 22-25, M

@BigbangFACTS indeed :)

haha yeah!

a huamn version of them but yes :p

VeronicaPrincess · 61-69

If not from primates, the dominant species would probably evolve from rodents. You'd need a creature with "hands" of some sort, to manipulate tools. Flippers, paws, or talons just won't cut it.