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Face of oldest direct human ancestor, which lived 3.8million years ago, revealed by scientists
The Sun ^
| August 28, 2019
| Emma James
Posted on 08/28/2019 12:33:32 PM PDT by plain talk
It can be shown for the first time after a near complete skull of Australopithecus anamensis was found in Ethiopia.
The ape-like adult male was about 5ft and weighed about 100lbs.
Females were about 3ft 5in and around 62lbs.
An upper jaw was found first. Dr Yohannes Haile-Selassie, of Cleveland Museum of Natural History, told journal Nature: “I couldn’t believe my eyes when I spotted the rest.
"It was a dream come true.”
"This is a game changer in our understanding of human evolution during the Pliocene."
Professor Fred Spoor, an expert in anatomy at London's Natural History Museum, said the skull is "a great addition to the fossil record."
Prof Spoor, who was not involved in the study, added: "This cranium looks set to become another celebrated icon of human evolution."
(Excerpt) Read more at thesun.co.uk ...
TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: anamensis; australopithecus; ethiopia; fredspoor; pliocene
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To: plain talk
To: plain talk
Harry and the Hendersons?
To: plain talk; SunkenCiv
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08/28/2019 12:35:53 PM PDT
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fieldmarshaldj
(Who will think of the gerbils ? Just say no to Buttgiggity !)
To: plain talk
So mankind evolved from my ex-wife?
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08/28/2019 12:36:21 PM PDT
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Verbosus
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posted on
08/28/2019 12:38:23 PM PDT
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DannyTN
To: plain talk
I was expecting the Voth...
To: plain talk
They always make the eyes human.
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posted on
08/28/2019 12:41:09 PM PDT
by
D_Idaho
("For we wrestle not against flesh and blood...")
To: plain talk
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posted on
08/28/2019 12:41:27 PM PDT
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Boogieman
To: plain talk
Looks like one of the Squad.
To: plain talk
Looks like an ape...............🤔
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08/28/2019 12:42:21 PM PDT
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Red Badger
(Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain......................)
To: plain talk
So I suppose only white people will be allowed to be compared to the original ancestor.
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08/28/2019 12:43:14 PM PDT
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RummyChick
("Pills, money .. this city is wicked. Your best friend will kill you here." Smoove about Baltimore)
To: plain talk
She has a great personality
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posted on
08/28/2019 12:43:48 PM PDT
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Spruce
To: plain talk
Looks a bit small.........
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08/28/2019 12:46:07 PM PDT
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Red Badger
(Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain......................)
To: Spruce
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08/28/2019 12:47:02 PM PDT
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Louis Foxwell
(The denial of the authority of God is the central plank of the Progressive movement.)
To: plain talk
Looks like Congressman MilkDud from Baltimore.
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08/28/2019 12:47:25 PM PDT
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COBOL2Java
(Hillary Clinton: Just like Joe with only half the dementia.)
To: plain talk
To: plain talk
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08/28/2019 12:48:36 PM PDT
by
mewzilla
(Break out the mustard seeds)
To: plain talk
Bill Clinton would ask her for a date...
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08/28/2019 12:50:46 PM PDT
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rottndog
('Live Free Or Die' Ain't just words on a bumber sticker...or a tagline.)
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08/28/2019 12:51:00 PM PDT
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MissEdie
(I am South Carolina Strong.)
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