Primate Fossil Could Be Key Link in Evolution

[kazuya]

Scientists say a 47-million-year-old fossil found in Germany may be a key link to explain the evolution of modern human beings. The fossil, of a young female that probably resembled a modern-day lemur, is described as "the most complete primate fossil ever found." It is small -- with a body about the size of a raccoon -- but it has characteristics that suggest a relationship both to primates and humans.

It has, among other things, opposable thumbs, similar to humans' and unlike those found on other modern mammals. It has fingernails instead of claws. And scientists say they believe there is evidence it was able to walk on its hind legs.

Primate Fossil Could Be Key Link in Evolution - ABC News

[SealLion]

I went to the link. Quite interesting I think.

The link also mentioned this:

History plans to air its two-hour documentary, titled "The Link," on Monday, May 25.

I have History Channel and I think that I may bookmark the date on my calender, though IF I miss it, there's always torrenting.

Nevertheless, I think it'll be an interesting show.

The fossile found was probably a baby or small child-animal of a sorts, IMO.