While exploring the Laetoli fossil site in the foothills of northern Tanzania in 1978, a team of anthropologists led by the renowned Mary Leakey discovered the oldest footprints of a human ancestor found anywhere in the fossil record. These tracks were estimated to be approximately 3.66 million years old and are believed to have been […]
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Ancient ‘Bear’ Footprints in Laetoli Tanzania Belonged to Human Ancestor
December 3rd, 2021 Awake Goy