Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,
New human-like species
discovered in S Africa
Ardipithecus ramidus (4.4
million years ago), Australopithecus afarensis (3.9 - 2.9 million years ago)
and Homo habilis (2.8 - 1.5 million years ago) existed before more widely known
human-like species, such as Homo neanderthalensis (200,000 years - 40,000
years), Homo sapiens (200,000 years - present) emerged. Now, remains of new human-like
species were found in South Africa that could fill the gap between those primitive
and modern species. It’s called Homo naledi, which has small, modern-looking
teeth, human-like feet but primitive fingers and a small braincase.
It’s a lifetime dream for
any anthropologist to make such a historic discovery. This time, not only the
exploration team but the science world is also excited about this emergence of new
human kind.
Enjoy reading and
learning about the discovery and history of human-like species.
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