Fossil Hunters | Lucy 50: A Year for Human Origins

Explore what it’s like to be a fossil hunter in Hadar, Ethiopia in this episode of Lucy 50–A Year for Human Origins. Paleoanthropology is not just about working in laboratories, it also involves getting your hands dirty in often uncomfortable environments. Follow along with this group of researchers to learn the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful paleoanthropologists. While scavenging for hominids, it’s not just human bones they are looking for. Artifacts of other animals, species, and tools help weave together the greater story of how our ancestors led us to our present-day lives. Using a mix of anatomy, chemistry, and patience, anyone can gain what it takes to be a fossil hunter.