New evidence of the possible coexistence of two separate early human species

The analysis of dental remains from Dmanisi in the Republic of Georgia has important implications regarding the balance and ...
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Homo habilis: The first human species or an australopithecine?

Homo habilis has long been considered the earliest member of the human genus, known for its association with early stone tools. This episode explores the fossil evidence from East Africa, the debate ...

Is this humankind's earliest ancestor? Scientists argue a 7 million-year-old ape-like animal was the first to walk on two legs

It's considered one of the most decisive steps in human evolution. Now, scientists believe they have pinpointed when our ...
The Guardian

Little Foot hominin fossil may be new species of human ancestor

Australian researchers think the skeleton found in South Africa is not the same species as two found in the same South Africa cave system Little Foot, one of the world’s most complete hominin fossils, ...
The Independent

Iconic ‘Little Foot’ may actually be new human species, scientists say

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
Phys.org

Iconic 'Little Foot' fossil may be new type of human ancestor

The fossil, found in South Africa's Sterkfontein Caves in 1998 and dubbed "Little Foot," has been widely believed to be a member of the Australopithecus genus, a lineage of ape-like upright walkers ...
Science Daily

New instrument dates old skeleton before 'Lucy'; 'Little Foot' 3.67 million years old

A skeleton named Little Foot is among the oldest hominid skeletons ever dated at 3.67 million years old, according to an advanced dating method. Little Foot is a rare, nearly complete skeleton of ...
Live Science

Scientists claim 'Lucy' may not be our direct ancestor after all, stoking fierce debate

Recent fossil finds could mean that "Lucy" wasn't our direct ancestor, some scientists say. Others strongly disagree. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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“Unidentified Human Relative”: Little Foot, One Of Most Complete Early Hominin Fossils, May Be New Species

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...
Archaeology

The Human Mosaic

The most recent analysis of the 1.98-million-year old bones of Australopithecus sediba is showing that the hominins living in Africa at that time were a more diverse bunch than anyone expected. The ...
Live Science

We now know much more about how our ancestor 'Lucy' lived — and died

Fifty years after a fossil skeleton of Australopithecus afarensis was unearthed in Ethiopia, we know so much more about how this iconic species lived and died. When you purchase through links on our ...