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K. Molopyane

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Organism:human· 3 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1

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A. Fuentes· 3 shared J. Hawks· 3 shared L. R. Berger· 3 shared D. van Rooyen· 2 shared M. Kissel· 2 shared M. Tsikoane· 2 shared P. Spikins· 2 shared A. Brewer Gillham· 1 shared

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Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by Homo naledi

L. R. Berger, T. Makhubela, K. Molopyane, A. Kruger, P. Randolph-Quinney, M. Elliott, B. Peixotto, A. Fuentes, P. Tafforeau, V. Beyrand, K. Dollman, Z. Jinnah, A. Brewer Gillham, K. Broad, J. Brophy, , J. Hawks

This study presents evidence for deliberate burial of Homo naledi remains in South Africa's Rising Star cave system, suggesting mortuary behavior in this species.

bioRxiv · Jun 1, 2023 · PreprintPaleontology

An initial report of c241,000 to 335,000 Year old Rock Engravings and their relation to Homo naledi in the Rising Star cave system, South Africa

L. R. Berger, J. Hawks, A. Fuentes, D. van Rooyen, M. Tsikoane, M. Mpete, S. Nkwe, K. Molopyane

The paper reports the discovery of ancient rock engravings in the Rising Star cave system associated with Homo naledi remains, dated between 241 and 335 ka.

bioRxiv · Jun 1, 2023 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology

Meaning-making behavior in a small-brained hominin, Homo naledi, from the late Pleistocene: contexts and evolutionary implications

A. Fuentes, M. Kissel, P. Spikins, K. Molopyane, J. Hawks, L. R. Berger

The paper presents evidence of complex meaning-making behaviors in Homo naledi, challenging the assumption that large brains are necessary for advanced behavioral complexity.

bioRxiv · Jun 1, 2023Evolutionary Biology