BBC–South African fossils could be new hominid species

The remarkable remains of two ancient human-like creatures (hominids) have been found in South Africa.

The fossils of a female adult and a juvenile male – perhaps mother and son – are just under two million years old.

They were uncovered in cave deposits at Malapa not far from Johannesburg.

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