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Thursday, September 10, 2015

The brain like an orange, but human habits. Homo Naledi able to bury the dead – TVN24

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Scientists say they have discovered a new human ancestor. Researchers are amazed in how many ways resembles Homo Naledi man. It is possible that he messed with the dead and used the fire. Material “Facts from abroad”.

According to the researchers from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg newly discovered skeletons of a previously unknown human ancestor – Homo Naledi.

The new species has a small brain size of an orange. It is characterized by primitive pelvis and shoulders. It has similar to human feet and hands. But the similarities do not end there.

Numerous similarities

The remains of Homo Naledi Star unearthed in a cave located near Johannesburg in South Africa, which is considered the cradle of mankind. The skeletons were found in a chamber that resembles a tomb, which allows argue that Homo Naledi bury dead. So far, this was considered a feature of the typically human.

– There are kilometers of underground tunnels to get to the place finds you had to squeeze through very narrow gaps – says the reporter on CNN, who went to the place where found remains. It is possible therefore that to get to the place of burial of Homo Naledi was lit their way with fire.

There is still to determine exactly when human ancestor lived. Scientists are very divided on this issue. Indicate that it could be from tens of thousands to several million years ago.

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Author: KLO // gak / Source: Facts from Abroad – TVN24 BIS