The cladistic relationship of humans with the African was suggested by after studying the behaviour of African apes, one of which was displayed at the. The anatomist had also supported the hypothesis and suggested that African apes have a close evolutionary relationship with humans. These views were opposed by the German biologist, who was a propo. Proponents of the multiregional hypothesis see regional continuity of certain morphological traits spanning the in different regions across the globe as evidence against a from Africa. In general, three major regions are recognized:,, and (often including ). Wolpoff cautions that the continuity in certain skeletal features in these regions should not b.