Tag: fossil evidence
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Earliest Human Ancestor: Fresh Bone Analysis Sparks Debate Over First Bipedal Step
New clues emerge in the murky dawn of human evolution The search for the earliest ancestor of humankind has long read like a saga of partial clues and stubborn debates. New bone analyses have reignited the conversation, suggesting a more nuanced story of how our predecessors first left the ground-and how they went from moving…
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First-of-its-Kind ‘Butt Drag Fossil’ in South Africa Rewrites Furry-Earth History
Unearthing a Surprising Fossil Footprint In fossil records, the ordinary lifeways of small mammals can yield extraordinary clues about the past. Archaeologists and paleontologists in South Africa have announced a remarkable discovery: a fossil associated with a small, furry creature that once inhabited rocky terrains. The find has been nicknamed the “butt drag fossil,” a…
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Ancient Flight-Enabled Ancestors Carried Flightless Birds Across Oceans
Rewriting the dispersal tale: oceans, not just drift Birds are celebrated for their aerial prowess, yet a surprising twist in their story emerges from new research. Scientists have found that the ancestors of today’s flightless giants, including ostriches, emus and kiwis, were once capable of long distance flight across open oceans. This challenges the traditional…