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One of the most complete human ancestor fossils ever found may belong to an entirely new species, according to an ...

The analysis of dental remains from Dmanisi in the Republic of Georgia has important implications regarding the balance and ...

New study of 7-million-year-old fossils from Chad proves Sahelanthropus tchadensis walked upright while still climbing trees.

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