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Littlefoot, a South African australopithecus fossil, is the most complete of its kind. Initially thought to be 2.2 million years old, new research by French and South African scientists suggests it is nearly a million years older, dating back 3 million years. This places Littlefoot in the same era as Lucy, an Ethiopian fossil discovered in 1974. Both fossils are considered potential ancestors of early humans, specifically Homo habilis. This discovery repositions South Africa in the study of human origins.

What is the significance of the Littlefoot fossil in terms of its completeness?

• It is the first fossil found in South Africa.

• It is the largest australopithecus fossil found.

• It is the most complete australopithecus fossil discovered.

• It is the oldest fossil ever found.

How much older is Littlefoot now believed to be compared to previous estimates?

• 3 million years older

• 2 million years older

• 1 million years older

• 500,000 years older

Who is Lucy in the context of early human ancestors?

• A fossil discovered in 1984

• A modern human ancestor

• A famous australopithecus fossil from Ethiopia

• A famous australopithecus fossil from South Africa

What does the discovery of Littlefoot suggest about the origins of early humans?

• Littlefoot disproves the existence of Homo habilis.

• Littlefoot is the first human ancestor.

• Littlefoot might be an ancestor of Homo habilis.

• Littlefoot is unrelated to human evolution.

What role does South Africa play in the study of human evolution according to the discovery of Littlefoot?

• It is considered too young to be significant.

• It has no significant fossils.

• It is now a key player in the study of human origins.

• It only has fossils from the Homo genus.