The recent discovery of the Dikika baby, a 3.3-million-year-old infant, in Ethiopia is the most complete ancient infant ever found. In fact, it is arguably the finest fossil of its species, Australopithecus afarensis, yet discovered. Researchers found the child's skeleton between previously dated volcanic-ash layers. A flood apparently covered the child's body in sand and pebbles, protecting it during fossilization. Related by species to the famous "Lucy" skeleton, this important new skeletal find will provide exciting and fascinating insights for the study of fossil humans.
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