The best thing about the theory of evolution is like evolution itself, discovery is happening all the time. Only a few days ago it was announced that a major transitional species from fish to mammal had been uncovered.
Now we have the potential of plugging the human "Homo" Genus. The fossils represent at least eight individuals and include the largest hominid canine ever found, the earliest known Australopithecus thigh bone as well as hand and foot bones. along with the remains of pigs, monkeys and big cats. The fauna suggest that anamensis was living in a closed, wooded habitat
Fossil hunters have found remains of a probable direct ancestor of humans that lived more than four million years ago.
I think you could argue...what we're monitoring here is the genesis of that second stage of human evolution - the genesis of Australopithecus
The specimens of this ancient creature are helping bridge a long gap during a crucial phase of human evolution. They describe the finds, which belong to the species Australopithecus anamensis, in the journal Nature. Australopithecus is an important ancient genus of humanlike creatures, or hominids.
The finds close the gap between a more ancient species known as Ardipithecus ramidus, which is found at 4.4 million years and a later species known as Australopithecus afarensis, which is present in the Middle Awash 3.4million years ago.
Australopithecus anamensis is intermediate between the two not only chronologically but also in terms of its anatomy.
More news on this great find is sure to be released soon.
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