When We First Walked
Synopsis
Fossilized footprints in Laetoli, Tanzania, provide evidence that human ancestors were walking on two legs 3.6 million years ago, raising questions about early bipedalism.
Synopsis
Fossilized footprints in Laetoli, Tanzania, provide evidence that human ancestors walked upright 3.6 million years ago. This documentary examines the origins of bipedalism, exploring which species first adopted this mode of locomotion. Key figures in paleoanthropology, such as Mary Leakey and her discoveries, are highlighted alongside significant findings from sites like the Tugen Hills in Kenya. The film synthesizes research from various studies to shed light on the evolutionary adaptations that led to the development of walking in early hominins.
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