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scientists have found that the ancient ancestor of man could not run fast – UNIAN
Despite being bipedal, Lucy was a slow runner compared to modern humans.
A new study has shed light on the running abilities of Australopithecus afarensis, a 3.2-million-year-old human ancestor known as the “Lucy” fossil.
Even though Lucy was bipedal, her running ability was slow and inefficient compared to modern humans, highlighting the evolutionary development of human anatomy critical to running, writes Interesting Engineering.
Scientists created a 3D digital model of Lucy's skeletal structure, combining it with estimates of muscle mass based on modern apes. This model allowed them to study her running abilities in detail, including maximum speed and energy…
