A new species of ancient human has been unearthed in the Afar region of Ethiopia, scientists report. Researchers discovered jaw bones and teeth, which date to between 3.3m and 3.5m years old. Read more
Ethiopian fossils indicate new forerunner of humans
In an April 29, 2015 photo provided by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Dr. Yohannes Haile-Selasie conducts comparative analysis of "Australopithecus deyiremeda" in his laboratory at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The fossil find in Ethiopia adds another twig to the human evolutionary tree, giving further evidence that the well-known "Lucy" species had company, researchers say. Read more