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May 22nd, 2017
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Selam Spine
Selam, possesses the most complete spinal column of any early fossil human relative, and her vertebral bones, neck and rib cage are mainly intact. Photo courtesy of Zeray Alemseged, University of Chicago
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Selam Skull
The almost perfect fossil skeleton of a 2 1/2 year-old toddler was discovered at Dikika, Ethiopia. Photo courtesy of Zeray Alemseged, University of Chicago Photo:
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