Humans’ most recent ancestor, the species that predated our kind, remains shrouded in mystery. Anthropologists still don’t know what species humans evolved from.
What Did Humans Evolve From?
A key piece of the human family tree is still missing, waiting to be found.
May 9, 2020 3:00 PM
Human evolution from Australopithecus to Neanderthalensis. (Credit: WH_Pics/Shutterstock)
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