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10 Sep 2015 10:02 #270986
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Scientists have discovered a new human-like species in a burial chamber deep in a cave system in South Africa.
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10 Sep 2015 10:03 #270987
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The species, which has been named
naledi,
has been classified in the grouping, or genus,
Homo,
to which modern humans belong.
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10 Sep 2015 10:04 #270988
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The discovery of 15 partial skeletons is the largest single discovery of its type in Africa.
The researchers claim that the discovery will change ideas about our human ancestors.
The studies which have been published in the journal
eLife
also indicate that these individuals were capable of ritual behaviour.
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10 Sep 2015 10:06 #270989
by ketchim
Homo naledi is a previously-unknown species of extinct hominin discovered within the :
Dinaledi Chamber of the Rising Star cave system,
Cradle of Humankind
South Africa.
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10 Sep 2015 10:07 #270990
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click on pic to enlarge.
http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/news/special/2015/newsspec_12444/img/skulls_976.jpg?v=1
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