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The world's most famous fossil, Lucy, is a member of the species Australopithecus afarensis, who lived 3.2 million years ago (Ma). Lucy was discovered in 1974 in Ethiopia, and she is unique because over 40% of her skeleton was recovered, making her one of the most complete australopithecine fossils
Lucy
ever found. Her official museum number is AL 288-1. Anthropologists have learned - and continue to learn - a great deal about bipedalism, adaptations, and human evolution from studying her remains. You can learn more about Lucy and her place within the history of human evolution at eLucy.org.
The eFossils Project
The eFossils website is part of the eSkeletons Project and is funded by the College of Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services at the University of Texas at Austin. The purpose of this site is to enable visitors to view bones and bone casts of fossil hominins and learn about human origins and evolution. Activities and lessons are provided to encourage additional study. To learn more about eFossils, visit the "About eFossils" page.
INTERACTIVE TIMELINE
Lucy began her 6-year public tour of the United Stated in 2007. Beginning on October 4, 2008, Lucy can be viewed in the exhibit, "Lucy's Legacy: the Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia" at The Pacific Science Center in Seattle, WA.
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Lucy began her 6-year public tour of the United Stated in 2007. Beginning on October 4, 2008, Lucy can be viewed in the exhibit, "Lucy's Legacy: the Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia" at The Pacific Science Center in Seattle, WA.
Coming Soon
Lucy began her 6-year public tour of the United Stated in 2007. Beginning on October 4, 2008, Lucy can be viewed in the exhibit, "Lucy's Legacy: the Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia" at The Pacific Science Center in Seattle, WA.
Coming Soon
Lucy began her 6-year public tour of the United Stated in 2007. Beginning on October 4, 2008, Lucy can be viewed in the exhibit, "Lucy's Legacy: the Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia" at The Pacific Science Center in Seattle, WA.
Coming Soon
Lucy began her 6-year public tour of the United Stated in 2007. Beginning on October 4, 2008, Lucy can be viewed in the exhibit, "Lucy's Legacy: the Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia" at The Pacific Science Center in Seattle, WA.
Coming Soon
Lucy began her 6-year public tour of the United Stated in 2007. Beginning on October 4, 2008, Lucy can be viewed in the exhibit, "Lucy's Legacy: the Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia" at The Pacific Science Center in Seattle, WA.
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