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Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) (Lucy)
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Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) (Lucy)
A partial skeleton (nicknamed Lucy) of Australopithecus afarensis found at the Hadar, North East Ethiopia in 1974 by Donald Johanson. The species is though to have lived between 3 to 4 million years ago
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This photograph showcases the partial skeleton of Australopithecus afarensis, popularly known as "Lucy," discovered in 1974 by anthropologist Donald Johanson at the Hadar site in North East Ethiopia. Dated back to approximately 3 to 4 million years ago, this early hominid species is considered a significant link between apes and humans. Australopithecus afarensis is classified as a hominid, a primate that belongs to the great ape and human lineage. The skeleton, represented by the AL 288-1 number, includes several key elements such as the pelvis, femur, and foot bones. Donald Johanson's groundbreaking find has forever changed our understanding of human evolution. Lucy's anatomy reveals adaptations that suggest she was an agile, bipedal (walking on two legs) creature, capable of climbing trees but also capable of walking long distances on the ground. This discovery challenged the prevailing theory that only fully upright, large-grained hominids could be our early ancestors. The discovery of Lucy and her species has been a pivotal moment in anthropology and human anatomy. Her remains are now housed at the National Museum of Ethiopia, and her legacy continues to inspire scientific inquiry into the origins of our species. Lucy's discovery represents a crucial step in the journey of understanding our evolutionary history and the rich diversity of the primate order, which includes both apes and humans.
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