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Ancient Footprints Suggest New Hominin Species in Africa
Scientists have discovered mysterious footprints at an ancient lake in Africa that do not match those of known hominin species. The prints, dating back over 1.4 million years, could indicate the presence of a previously unknown hominin.
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New Scientist
Over 1.4 million years ago, a group of eight ancient hominins walked across a shallow mudflat, but their footprints don’t match those of Paranthropus boisei or Homo erectus
2026-07-27 19:00 UTC