Did human ancestors walk on their knuckles like today's chimpanzees? New research adds more evidence to the debate
- Posted on June 2, 2026
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Did human ancestors walk on their knuckles like today's chimpanzees? New research adds more evidence to the debate
Walking upright all the time is one of the unique features that sets Homo sapiens apart from other primates still around today. But, before we stood up and started strolling, how did our ancestors move through the world? As they ambled around on all fours, did they navigate on their knuckles, like bonobos, chimpanzees and gorillas do, or did they c...