A dig more than 20 years ago uncovered the arm and leg bones of one of our oldest known ancestors. New research shows they provide evidence that our ancestors walked on two feet – more than 7 ...

The modalities and date of emergence of bipedalism remain bitterly debated, in particular because of a small number of very old human fossils. Sahelanthropus tchadensis, discovered in 2001 in Chad ...

Human bipedalism -- walking upright on two legs -- may have evolved in trees, and not on the ground as previously thought, according to a new study. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email ...

In a surprise twist, the evolution of human bipedalism might have nothing to do with learning to walk on land. By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira. Published Dec 14, 2022 4:55 PM EST.

Some palaeoanthropologists note traits in the femur that support bipedalism, suggesting that *Sahelanthropus* exhibits more hominin characteristics than ape-like traits. #SahelanthropusTchadensis ...

The modalities and date of emergence of bipedalism remain bitterly debated, in particular because of a small number of very old human fossils. Sahelanthropus tchadensis, discovered in 2001 in Chad ...

Lucy’s muscles suggest that she was as proficient at bipedalism as we are, while possibly also being at home in the trees.” Lucy's remains were found in 1974 in Ethiopia at a site called Hadar.

Ancient footprints give clues about bipedalism Archaeologists working in Kenya found the footprints of two distinct human ancestors preserved in the fossilized mud of an ancient lake — walking ...

According to the scientists, the femur comparisons suggest that S. tchadensis moved around on two feet, not only on the ground but also in the treetops of Western Africa. Moreover, the comparisons of ...

They say the anatomy of the femur is indicative of bipedalism of S. tchadensis on land around seven million years ago, supporting earlier predictions made based on analysis of the cranial fossils.

Human bipedalism – walking upright on two legs – may have evolved in trees, and not on the ground as previously thought, according to a new study involving UCL researchers.