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Naledi new human species, as found in South Africa

Updated September 10, 2015 10:01 BST Last order

Scientists have created a new human species, as discovered in a cave in South Africa.

The discovery of the 15 partial skeletons is the largest ever discovered remains of early humans in Africa.

Individuals are half-human, half-ape and researchers say the species could ice called a "bridge" between the two.

There are indications that they have been able to observe millions of years earlier than previously believed only in modern humans ritualistic behaviors

Professor Lee Berger of the University of Wits in Johannesburg led the research and told the BBC that his team found.

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