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All known Homo naledi skeletons seem to be female

New Scientist · Jun 24, 2026, 4:00 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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An analysis of tooth proteins suggests all 23 Homo naledi individuals found in the Rising Star cave in South Africa were female, which strengthens the case that they were placed there deliberately

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