[csense]

The 'Taung' child (2Mya) might have been killed by a bird of prey. A triangular shaped hole in the skull is similar to what is produced by an eagle's talon. In addition there was som damage around the eye sockets indicating a bird attempting to get at the brain.

I'm not trying to be disrespectful here, but I find it highly unlikely that one could even begin to ascertain such things from a skull that has been exposed to the elements, and God knows what else, for two million years.

[blam]

"I'm not trying to be disrespectful here, but I find it highly unlikely that one could even begin to ascertain such things from a skull that has been exposed to the elements, and God knows what else, for two million years."

I've read and seen the documents. Convinced me.

[blam]

Taung Child's Death Puzzle Finally Solved

"The case of who killed the single most important human ancestor has finally been laid to rest after more than 80 years of debate and scientific investigation. The announcement that the Taung child was killed by an eagle was made on Thursday by Professor Lee Berger at an international conference held at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg."