The Evolution of Homo Naledi

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Homo Naledi was thought to have had a very small brain. But new evidence suggests they were capable of complex behaviour. They buried their dead in caves and carved geometric patterns on the walls. Art is considered an important marker of cognitive development. It means that Homo Naledi could think in terms of symbols. That's key because it shows them being able to grapple with abstract concepts.

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