Human's cousin NYT

The crossword clue "Human's cousin" with the answer "APE" refers to apes are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. Humans belong to the primate family, which includes several species of apes, such as chimpanzees and gorillas.

Genetic studies have shown that humans share a significant percentage of their DNA with these primates, highlighting our evolutionary connection. The term "cousin" here is used metaphorically to denote this close evolutionary relationship, making "APE" an apt answer to the clue.

The crossword clue "Human's cousin" with the answer "MONKEY" refers to the close evolutionary relationship humans have with primates, which includes both apes and monkeys.

While humans are more closely related to apes, monkeys are still considered cousins within the primate family tree.

The crossword clue "Human's cousin" with the answer "CHIMP" refers to chimpanzees, which are among the closest living relatives to humans.

Genetically, humans and chimpanzees share about 98-99% of their DNA, indicating a very close evolutionary relationship.

The crossword clue "Human's cousin" with the answer "GORILLA" refers to gorillas, which are another close relative of humans within the primate family. Like chimpanzees, gorillas share a significant portion of their DNA with humans—about 98%.

This genetic similarity underscores the evolutionary link between our species and gorillas, which are known for their complex social structures and intelligence. The term "cousin" highlights this shared ancestry, illustrating how both humans and gorillas have evolved from a common ancestor millions of years ago.