Mysterious Fossil Foot Belonged to Ancient Human that Lived Alongside ‘Lucy’

Scientific AmericanWednesday, November 26, 2025 at 4:10:00 PM
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  • Newly identified bones have linked the Burtele foot to a new species of Australopithecus that coexisted with the famous fossil known as Lucy over three million years ago.
  • This discovery enhances the understanding of human evolution, suggesting a greater diversity among early hominins and providing insights into the anatomical adaptations that occurred during this pivotal period in our ancestral history.
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