The Feet and Hands of Homo Naledi were Similar to those of Modern Humans – Could this be the Evolutionary Link Paleontologists Were Waiting for?

Homo Naledi brings new surprises that could change the history of evolution for modern humans. Is this finally one of the missing links in human evolution that paleontologists have been waiting for?

In September, Ancient Origins reported on an important discovery made ​​in South Africa that may completely change our view of humanity’s ancient ancestors and our evolution: the bones of a new hominid species had been discovered in what appears to be a burial chamber, located in the depths of a cave.

Called Homo Naledi, this finding has been hailed as one of the greatest fossil discoveries in the last 50 years. The remains are also said to be the fossils of the largest hominid ever found in Africa. So far scientists have recovered skeletal remains of very young children, some youth, and one older adult: totaling more than 1,500 fragments belonging to at least 15 individuals of both sexes.