Despite their miniature brains, the ancient "Hobbits" do appear to have made stone tools. Utensils produced by the ...

Perhaps most importantly, Lucy’s discovery foreshadowed a series of fossil finds that filled in the scientific picture of her species. By 1978, enough evidence had accumulated to establish Lucy as the ...

Lucy has and continues to play a fundamental role in our understanding of our ancient ancestors and how we evolved.

In 1911, an extraordinary archaeological discovery was made in the small coastal town of Clacton-on-Sea (Essex, England).

The alligator’s name is “Darth Gator” and he certainly lives up to it. Thanks to training, you have only to play the Darth ...

Primates have long been considered the natural forerunner of civilization because of their capacity to manipulate objects.

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Explore Tanzania’s diverse landscapes, from Serengeti safaris and Zanzibar beaches to Mount Kilimanjaro and Maasai culture.

In this article, you'll learn about the standard man dental formula, how it differs from children and other animals, and why ...

While those less well-off nations had said they need $1.3 trillion annually, the pledge they got was only ... à la Planet of ...

Heran was the last orangutan born at the zoo in 1989. Sumatran orangutans are a critically endangered species native to Southeast Asia. They are part of the great ape family, Hominidae, which includes ...