Ardipithecus ramidus

How do hominin fossils get their numbers?

Numbers for fossils, like AL 288-1, are nowhere near as iconic as names like “Lucy”, but have an important place in the study of paleoanthropology.

Apr 21, 2025 • John Hawks

Guide to Sahelanthropus, Orrorin and Ardipithecus

These fossil species between 8 million and 4.4 million years old include some of the earliest members of the hominin lineage.

Oct 10, 2023 • John Hawks

Have Sahelanthropus and Orrorin been written out of existence?

A big argument about the so-called savanna theory comes with a surprising claim about the earliest possible hominin fossils.

Mar 22, 2014 • John Hawks

An in-depth look at the pelvic reconstruction of Ardipithecus

The pelvic anatomy of Ardipithecus ramidus may give clues about the posture and locomotion of this ancient species.

Oct 6, 2009 • John Hawks

Data access to fossil hominins, reflecting on the NSF policy

In a post from 2005, I reflect on why access to data from fossil hominins is of central value to progress in paleoanthropology.

Apr 16, 2005 • John Hawks

Ardipithecus ramidus remains from a second field region, As Duma

New research from Sileshi Semaw and coworkers describes new fossils between 4.5 and 4.3 million years old.

Feb 8, 2005 • John Hawks

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