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Where have the fossils of Sivapithecus found?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Fossil:** The question pertains to the fossils of a primate genus known as Sivapithecus. 2. **Determine the Time Period:** Sivapithecus is believed to have existed during the Neocene epoch, which spans from approximately 23.7 to 5.3 million years ago. 3. **Establish the Relationship:** Sivapithecus is thought to be a direct ancestor of the orangutan and is closely related to another genus called Ramapithecus. ...
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