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\n\nPublisher:\n\nTumble Science Podcast for Kids\n\n\n
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\nIn 2013, a treasure trove of ancient remains was found hidden in a deep underground cave in South Africa. The bones belonged to a previously unknown human relative called Homo naledi that lived about 250,000 years ago. The fossils were...\nIn 2013, a treasure trove of ancient remains was found hidden in a deep underground cave in South Africa. The bones belonged to a previously unknown human relative called Homo naledi that lived about 250,000 years ago. The fossils were found within the Rising Star cave system, inside the Dinaledi Chamber, which is very difficult to reach. Listen to hear from a team of archaeologists working at the site and learn how the recently discovered species is both similar to and different from modern humans.\n
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Pre-K - Higher Ed
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2019
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evolution, prehistory, south africa, bones, species, size, humans
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tumble, homo naledi, dinaledi chamber, science discovery, underground astronauts, cave system, cave, find, kind, marina, becca, sitting, part, found, body, people, lots, shoot, hold, make, photo
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