New fossils link a strange 3.4-million-year-old foot to Australopithecus deyiremeda, a species that mixed climbing skills with its own style of bipedal walking. The evidence shows that multiple early human ancestors inhabited the same region while relying on different diets and behaviors. Ancient Foot Fossil Reassigned to a Different Early Human Species Newly uncovered fossils [...]
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This 3.4 Million-Year-Old Foot Changes the Story of Human Origins
Afar Region, Ethiopia
Why it matters: this discovery expands our understanding of human evolution and the diversity of early human species, which benefits all of humanity by shedding light on our shared origins.
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This article discusses the discovery of a 3.4-million-year-old fossil foot that provides new insights into human origins and the evolution of bipedalism. The discovery of this fossil, which is linked to the Australopithecus deyiremeda species, represents a significant advancement in our understanding of human evolution and the diversity of early human relatives. The article presents this discovery in a positive and constructive manner, highlighting the scientific progress and the potential for further discoveries to shed light on our evolutionary past.
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