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  1. Lucy (hominid) - Wikipedia

    Lucy (hominid) ... AL 288-1, commonly known as Lucy or Dinkʼinesh (Amharic: ድንቅ ነሽ, romanized: dənqə näš, lit. 'you are …

  2. Lucy | Australopithecus afarensis, 3.2 Million Years, Ethiopia | Britannica

    Sep 10, 2026 · Lucy, nickname for a remarkably complete (40 percent intact) hominin skeleton found by American …

  3. About the Fossil Lucy | Institute of Human Origins

    Question and Answers How did Lucy get her name? Later in the night of November 24, there was much celebration and excitement …

  4. Australopithecus afarensis, Lucy's species | Natural History Museum

    Lucy's skeleton consists of 47 out of 207 bones, including parts of the arms, legs, spine, ribs and pelvis, as well as the lower jaw and …

  5. Was Lucy the mother of us all? Fifty years after discovery ... - AAAS

    Apr 4, 2024 · Lucy’s world Was Lucy the mother of us all? Fifty years after her discovery, the 3.2-million-year-old skeleton has rivals

  6. Lucy - American Museum of Natural History

    "Lucy" is one of the most complete skeletons found to date from the early hominids that flourished between 4 and 2 million years …

  7. Australopithecus afarensis - Wikipedia

    Upper limbs "Lucy" skeleton reconstruction Like other australopiths, the A. afarensis skeleton exhibits a mosaic anatomy with some …

  8. AL 288-1 | The Smithsonian Institution's Human Origins Program

    At home in two worlds Lucy is arguably the most famous of all early human individuals due to her age and relative completeness. …

  9. Lucy: The Iconic Australopithecus afarensis and Her Role in ...

    May 9, 2025 · The find also sparked global interest, with Lucy becoming a household name and a symbol of humanity’s deep African …

  10. 'Lucy' Discovered in Africa - Education

    Photograph Lucy's Cousin "Lucy" is the nickname given to the Australopithecus afarensis skeleton fossils discovered in East Africa in …