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World Service,21 Oct 1999,13 mins

Human Evolution

Designed for Living

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Standing and sitting upright was an important step in our evolution. Dr Graham Easton discusses the purpose of our skeleton. Professor Leslie Aiello compares chimpanzee skeletons with ancient humans.

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