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Scientists Discover New Species of Human Ancestors

HeadlineSep 11, 2015

Scientists have discovered a new species of human ancestors in a cave in South Africa. The species name is “Homo naledi.” Naledi means “star” in the local Sesotho language. Scientists say it appears that the species buried its dead. The bones were discovered inside an underground cave in a UNESCO World Heritage Site called the Cradle of Humankind.

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