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Most complete fossil primate, Darwinius masillae

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 … Continue reading

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New Homo erectus pelvis described in Science

A nearly complete female Homo erectus pelvis (BSN49/P27) is described in this week’s issue of Science (Simpson et al. 2008). The fossil pelvis was excavated from the Busidima Formation of Gona, Afar, Ethiopia (Simpson et al. 2008). It dates from … Continue reading

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