Homo naledi, a new species of the genus Homo from the Dinaledi Chamber, South Africa

[gary]

In an article published today in eLIFE (http://elifesciences.org/content/4/e09560), Lee R. Berger et.al. reports on
the discovery of a previously unknown extinct hominid species in
the Dinaledi Chamber of the Rising Star cave system in South Africa.



Full text of authors' article including photos here -
http://elifesciences.org/content/4/e09560

Article in Sydney Morning Herald by Science Editor, Nicky Phillips including video -
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/sci-tech/new-species-of-extinct-human-homo-naledi-found-in-south-african-cave-20150910-gjjypf.html

Article and video by BBC here -
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-34192447

[ZeroID]

Another 'cousin' is found eh ?
Apparently a lot more remains, possibly 1000's are still down there.

[rally]

Just your average ancient Star Party by the looks !

[AstralTraveller]

Well, they certainly had a dark site! :)