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Amazing Places, Amazing Fossils: Lucy

Don Johanson recounts the discovery of an iconic human ancestor in Ethiopia.

Aired 04/09/2014 | Rating NR

Your Inner Fish

Amazing Places, Amazing Fossils: Lucy

Clip: Episode 3 | 4m 54s

Don Johanson recounts the discovery of an iconic human ancestor in Ethiopia.

Fossils of human ancestors from millions of years ago can be found in the rocks of Ethiopia. Paleontologist Don Johanson recounts his discovery of one iconic fossil, and the impact it had on our understanding of where we come from.

Aired 04/09/2014 | Rating NR

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