Raymond Dart
Paleoanthropologist; Taung Child discoverer
Born
February 4th, 1893
132 years ago
Died
1988
37 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Australia
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A significant figure in paleoanthropology, contributions centered around human evolution. Discovered the Taung Child in 1924, the first fossil of an early human ancestor in Africa. This discovery stimulated interest in the study of human origins and shaped the field of anthropology. Developed the 'Australopithecus' classification of early hominids. Engaged in extensive research on prehistoric fauna and contributed to the understanding of humans' ecological adaptations over time.
Discovered the Taung Child
Classified Australopithecus
Published numerous influential papers
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