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A fossil tooth places enigmatic ancient humans in Southeast Asia

An international team of researchers has discovered a tooth belonging to a Denisovan, an ancient human species previously only known from icy northern latitudes.

The Leakey Foundation announces major gift from the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation for the Arts

05.03.22 In the News, The Leakey Foundation

The Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation for the Arts announced today that it is auctioning its art collection to benefit The Leakey Foundation and five other nonprofit organizations. This could be the most significant gift in The Leakey Foundation’s 54-year history.

New book from The Leakey Foundation tells the stories behind 50 great discoveries

05.02.22 The Leakey Foundation

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by this wide-ranging new science.

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A fossil tooth places enigmatic ancient humans in Southeast Asia

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<img width="330" height="175" src="https://leakeyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Denisovan-tooth-330x175.jpeg" class="attachment-imagebox size-imagebox wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" /> A fossil tooth places enigmatic ancient humans in Southeast Asia

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A fossil tooth places enigmatic ancient humans in Southeast Asia

New book from The Leakey Foundation tells the stories behind 50 great discoveries