‘Taung Child’ fossil offers clues about the evolution of childhood
Nature, Published online: 05 February 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00294-xA fossil found in South Africa 100 years ago provides insights into the emergence of a crucial — and unusual — life stage.
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Nature, Published online: 05 February 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00294-xA fossil found in South Africa 100 years ago provides insights into the emergence of a crucial — and unusual — life stage.