locomotion

Research highlight: Understanding how Homo naledi walked and ran

A new paper in the Journal of Anatomy presents a reconstructed lower limb based on the Rising Star fossil sample.

Feb 16 •

Research highlight: The limbs of Homo naledi

In a new paper, Sarah Traynor, David Green and I show that the sizes of the arm bones of Homo naledi are more or less like today's humans, despite their…

Aug 6, 2022 •

Sahelanthropus: The femur of Toumaï?

I publish exclusive photos of a femur claimed to be associated with the Sahelanthropus type specimen.

Jul 3, 2009 •

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