👉 Baptanodon, also known as the Great Ape, is a genus of prehistoric and early modern mammals. It was one of the first true "apes" to emerge from the fossil record. The species name "baptanodon" comes from the Greek word "baptanos," which means "to baptize." This term refers to the act of baptism in which an individual is made a member of a prehistoric and early modern human society. Baptanodon lived during
