In 2026, CT scans showed 3.7-million-year-old “Little Foot” had ape-like arm strength but human-like leg loading, suggesting a mix of climbing and upright walking

A new study reveals that "Little Foot," a 3.7-million-year-old Australopithecus skeleton, had ape-like arms for climbing and human-like legs for walking, reshaping our understanding of early human evolution.