Ancient humans

Who were the Denisovans?

Fossils from these ancient humans are scarce, but we're starting to learn more.

by JoAnna Wendel
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You’ve heard of Neanderthals. And you might have even heard of Australopithecus afarensis, an even more ancient ancestor to modern humans.

But have you heard of the Denisovans?

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