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The real story behind mankind’s new ancestor – Interview for DW 15.09.2015
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The real story behind mankind’s new ancestor, Gaia Manco for DW
On the 10th of September the existence of the Homo Naledi was revealed to the world. The remains of a hitherto unknown relative of the human species was unearthed near Johannesburg, South Africa.
Interview: Gaia Manco, Johannesburg, South Africa / Gudrun Heise
Listen to the interview here: Mankind’s new ancestor
Details
Date: 15.09.2015
Type: As-live Interview (as reporter in the field) 6 min.
Language: English
Outlet: Deutsche Welle
Place: Johannesburg, South Africa