The astonishing discovery of these fossilized footfalls confirms that the two hominin species lived side by side, providing crucial insights into their interactions and behaviors.
Kevin Hatala noted, 'We didn't know we had two species when we were excavating them. After months of analysis, we concluded we've got something special here.'
The fossil footprints, dating back about 1.5 million years, were preserved in soft sediments near Lake Turkana, revealing significant evolutionary clues.
Hatala observed, 'Some footprints resemble modern humans while others appear more primitive, indicating a diverse evolutionary landscape in early human development.'
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