Are humans classified as apes?

Humans are apes – ‘Great Apes’. Humans are classified in the sub-group of primates known as the Great Apes. Humans are primates, but the primates that we most closely resemble are the apes. We are therefore classified along with all other apes in a primate sub-group known as the hominoids (Superfamily Hominoidea). read more

Yes, humans are apes without a doubt. In the past, some anthropologists wanted to separate humans from apes without any scientific basis, but today, it is a universal fact that humans are apes. read more

Humans are primates, but the primates that we most closely resemble are the apes. We are therefore classified along with all other apes in a primate sub-group known as the hominoids (Superfamily Hominoidea). This ape group can be further subdivided into the Great Apes and Lesser Apes. read more

Yes, humans are apes without a doubt. In the past, some anthropologists wanted to separate humans from apes without any scientific basis, but today, it is a universal fact that humans are apes. The more interesting question is if humans are monkeys. read more

Humans ARE considered great apes by anyone with a background in physical anthropology or biology, because an"ape" has a very specific definition which includes the biological characteristics of a person and all of our fossil ancestors. read more