Tag: Australopithecus afarensis
Exploring Famous Fossils of Human Relatives: From ‘Lucy’ to the ‘Hobbits’
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the famous "Lucy," a young adult Australopithecus afarensis, let's take a look at some other iconic hominin fossils that have shaped our understanding of...
Uncovering the Remarkable Journey of the Lucy Fossil: An Icon of Human Evolution
Fifty years ago, researchers found an important fossil in Ethiopia that changed our understanding of human evolution. This fossil, known as Lucy, is a female hominin and has become famous worldwide. Lucy is special...