If man evolved out of the ape, why do we still have apes?

Question

If man evolved out of the ape, why do we still have apes?

Answer 1

Because we shared a common ancestor, we didn't come from them.  We evolved into humans, they evolved into apes.  A chimp or a gorilla is an evolution, just as we are... we're just different evolutions.

I don't understand why it's so tough for people to get this.

Answer 2

Aha!! You asked the right Question!! (",) Lets see them try and prove that...

Answer 3

As the person above me said, we developed from apes, apes developed from animal x, animal x developed from lizard b, lizard be developed from fish etc. We still have lizards and fish don't we? They dont change, just a few from that species "decide" somehow to advance, or change to circumstances. Sure it can take a long time, but it happens. We still have apes because they still play a vital role in the ecosystem.