Australopithecus Afarensis

'Unprecedented' skull reveals face of human ancestor

'Unprecedented' skull reveals face of human ancestor

'Unprecedented' skull reveals face of human ancestor

Foot of 'World's Oldest Child' Shows How Our Ancestors Moved

Foot of 'World's Oldest Child' Shows How Our Ancestors Moved

Foot of 'World's Oldest Child' Shows How Our Ancestors Moved

Newfound Footprints Stir Debate Over Our Ancestors’ Sex Lives

Newfound Footprints Stir Debate Over Our Ancestors’ Sex Lives

Newfound Footprints Stir Debate Over Our Ancestors’ Sex Lives

Where Is the Birthplace of Humankind? South Africa and East Africa Both Lay Claims

Naledi Fossils

Where Is the Birthplace of Humankind? South Africa and East Africa Both Lay Claims

Where Is the Birthplace of Humankind? South Africa and East Africa Both Lay Claims

What Killed the Hominins of AL 333?

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Laelaps

What Killed the Hominins of AL 333?

What Killed the Hominins of AL 333?

Ancient “Big Man” Confirms That Humans Stood Tall Early

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Laelaps

Ancient “Big Man” Confirms That Humans Stood Tall Early

Ancient “Big Man” Confirms That Humans Stood Tall Early

A newly-described 3.6 million year old skeleton of Australopithecus afarensis helps to flesh out the prehistory of our lineage.

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