Humans and chimpanzees did not evolve from each other Instead both species evolved from a shared ancestor that lived millions of years ago Because of this shared ancestry our DNA anatomy and even fingerprints are very similar Evolution through natural selection kept useful traits like gripping hands sensitive fingers and detailed fingerprints since they helped survival movement and tool use in primates over time Works Cited: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. “What Does It Mean to Be Human?” Smithsonian Institution, humanorigins.si.edu. Want more interesting content like this ? Follow gravitonomy :) Via : Unknown No copyright infringement intended. Kindly DM for Credit/Removal/Collaboration :) #primates #anthropology #science #history #humancivilization