Olduvai Gorge
Olduvai Gorge by P. V. Tobias, published by Cambridge University Press on June 18, 2009, is a comprehensive examination of a significant fossil discovery. This edition spans 328 pages and is presented in English. The book focuses on the analysis of a hominid cranium, tentatively named Zinjanthropus boisei, discovered by Dr. L. S. B. Leakey in 1959. It delves into the anatomical features of the skull, offering insights into the taxonomic status, lifestyle, and age at death of this early Pleistocene australopithecine.
Readers will find a detailed review of the cranial and dental anatomy of various australopithecines from Tanzania and South Africa, providing a broader context for understanding this fossil. The study aims to enrich the existing knowledge of hominid evolution and the characteristics of this group. Through its thorough analysis, Olduvai Gorge contributes valuable information to the fields of anthropology and physical science, making it a significant resource for those interested in life sciences and the biological aspects of human ancestry.
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On 15 August 1959 Dr L. S. B. Leakey announced the discovery, in the lowest level of Olduvai Gorge, of a new and beautifully preserved fossil cranium of a hominid, which he tentatively named Zinjanthropus boisei. For this second volume, Professor Tobias has undertaken a definitive analysis of the cranium. This is a most comprehensive study to be made on a hominid skull belonging to the early and mid-Pleistocene group of australopithecines. The fossilised skull provides a wealth of information on taxonomic status, way of life and age at death. To evaluate Zinjanthropus fully, the author has reviewed in detail the cranial and dental anatomy of all australopithecines from Tanzania and South Africa and has placed on record much valuable information about the group as a whole.
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