Here is a link to a recent publication describing the most complete known fossil primate specimen–Darwinius masillae–from PLoS One. The fossil dates to the early-middle Eocone (~41 million years ago). I would love to write more, however the article is summarizes the findings better than I could with my current schedule. I am very busy [...]
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Two publications in Nature this week 1,2, a special issue of the Journal of Human Evolution, and a conference at Stony Brook University this past month provide new data on the origins of the curious fossil hominin from Ling Bua Cave, Flores, Indonesia. First announced in 2004 3,4, the LB-1 fossil hominin has been the [...]
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Hi all. I’ve switched themes just in time for this summer’s fieldwork. Look for updates from Ethiopia in the coming weeks (and maybe some other commentary in the meantime). For now, a view of the beautiful Simien Mountains.
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