Ouranopithecus turkae

Ouranopithecus turkae is a prehistoric species of "Ouranopithecus" from the Late Miocene of Turkey.
This is known from the Corakyerler locality, central Anatolia. It is known only from three cranial fossils. Dated faunal remains associated with the "O. turkae" fossils have been attributed to the late Miocene 8.7 – 7.4 million years ago, making "O. turkae" one of the youngest Eurasian great apes ever known.
Etymology.
"Ouranopithecus" due to its similarities with its probable sister taxon "O. macedoniensis". "Turkae" after the discovery of the holotype fossils in the Republic of Turkey.
Habitat.
Associated faunal remains suggest "O. turkae" lived in either open woodland or an open savannah type environment.
Morphology.
The morphology of "O. turkae" is difficult to determine due to the complete lack of post-cranial remains. The post-canine dentary is second only to that of Gigantopithecus in size, perhaps suggesting a large body size. It is unknown whether the species was sexually dimorphic as there are no known female fossils. The ape was probably a quadruped but there is no evidence to confirm this.
Diet.
Tooth morphology and wear suggest a diet of tough, abrasive food, the kind typically found in the type of environment "O. turkae" probably lived in.
Behaviour.
Again, the lack of post-cranial remains makes it difficult to determine how "O. turkae" behaved. The fossils were not associated with any females of the species so it could be suggested that the males, at least, were solitary. It may also be assumed that "O. turkae" climbed trees, possibly to feed or to avoid predation, although their suggested large body size may have made climbing difficult. Some believe "O. turkae" was probably a terrestrial forager and did not feed in the trees.