Ancient Fossil Footsteps Found in Kenya May Hint That an Early Human Relative Was Larger Than Previously Thought

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tracks17x no texto
“Tracks are often found on broad surfaces that contain other impressions.”
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Frase de exemploTracks are often found on broad surfaces that contain other impressions.
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“Tantalizing as the footprints were, though, the team had other research to do.”
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Frase de exemploTantalizing as the footprints were, though, the team had other research to do.
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“In 2016 and 2023, field teams did just that, going to the site and uncovering even more hominin footprints.”
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Frase de exemploIn 2016 and 2023, field teams did just that, going to the site and uncovering even more hominin footprints.
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“The other was Paranthropus , belonging to a different branch of the human family tree.”
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Frase de exemploThe other was Paranthropus , belonging to a different branch of the human family tree.
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“The footprints record the steps of multiple individual hominins, preserved alongside those of ancient hippos and water birds.”
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Frase de exemploThe footprints record the steps of multiple individual hominins, preserved alongside those of ancient hippos and water birds.
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“The footprints record the steps of multiple individual hominins, preserved alongside those of ancient hippos and water birds.”
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Frase de exemploThe footprints record the steps of multiple individual hominins, preserved alongside those of ancient hippos and water birds.
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“The other was Paranthropus , belonging to a different branch of the human family tree.”
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Frase de exemploThe other was Paranthropus , belonging to a different branch of the human family tree.
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“Tracks are often found on broad surfaces that contain other impressions.”
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Frase de exemploTracks are often found on broad surfaces that contain other impressions.
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“One of the larger hominin footprints with a 6” ruler for scale.”
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Frase de exemploOne of the larger hominin footprints with a 6” ruler for scale.
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“The work at the site in Kenya will certainly continue as Hatala, Behrensmeyer and others continue to analyze the fossil footprints.”
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Frase de exemploThe work at the site in Kenya will certainly continue as Hatala, Behrensmeyer and others continue to analyze the fossil footprints.
relative5x no texto
“One was a close relative of ours, Homo erectus , with body proportions more similar to us.”
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Frase de exemploOne was a close relative of ours, Homo erectus , with body proportions more similar to us.
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““But maybe these species were much closer in size than previously thought,” Hatala says.”
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Frase de exemplo“But maybe these species were much closer in size than previously thought,” Hatala says.
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“Tracks are often found on broad surfaces that contain other impressions.”
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Frase de exemploTracks are often found on broad surfaces that contain other impressions.
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“The work at the site in Kenya will certainly continue as Hatala, Behrensmeyer and others continue to analyze the fossil footprints.”
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Frase de exemploThe work at the site in Kenya will certainly continue as Hatala, Behrensmeyer and others continue to analyze the fossil footprints.
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“Kay Behrensmeyer A larger body size for Paranthropus would alter how researchers understand this ancient human relative.”
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Frase de exemploKay Behrensmeyer A larger body size for Paranthropus would alter how researchers understand this ancient human relative.
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“Working at a field area in Kenya known as Koobi Fora , Behrensmeyer and other researchers were trying to learn more about the area’s geology.”
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Frase de exemploWorking at a field area in Kenya known as Koobi Fora , Behrensmeyer and other researchers were trying to learn more about the area’s geology.
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“The tracks were made in soft mud and then filled in with sand by gentle shoreline currents, preserving the impressions.”
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Frase de exemploThe tracks were made in soft mud and then filled in with sand by gentle shoreline currents, preserving the impressions.
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“If the footprints were left by Paranthropus , as Behrensmeyer and Hatala suspect, the size difference alters how experts understand these early humans.”
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Frase de exemploIf the footprints were left by Paranthropus , as Behrensmeyer and Hatala suspect, the size difference alters how experts understand these early humans.
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““But maybe these species were much closer in size than previously thought,” Hatala says.”
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Frase de exemplo“But maybe these species were much closer in size than previously thought,” Hatala says.
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Frase de exemploAncient Fossil Footsteps Found in Kenya May Hint That an Early Human Relative Was Larger Than Previously Thought Skip to main content Search Shop Newsletters Renew Give a Gift Subscribe Membership i Subscribe Give a Gift Renew Sections Smart News History Science Innovation Arts & Culture Travel At the Smithsonian More from Smithsonian magazine Newsletters Photo Contest Podcast Videos Our Partners Smithsonian Store Smithsonian Journeys Subscribe to Smithsonian magazine and get a FREE tote.