Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor: The Link
Apr 26, 2009 · 59m
Director
Tim WalkerOverview
Explores the story behind the discovery of an early primate fossil, Darwinius masillae, nicknamed Ida, in a shale quarry in Germany. The fossil is believed to be around 47 million years old, and is extraordinarily well-preserved. Originally unearthed in 1983, Ida lay in the hands of a private collector for 20 years before it was shown to a Norwegian paleontologist, Dr Jørn Hurum. Realising that Ida could turn out to be a significant missing link between modern primates, lemurs and lower mammals, he persuaded the Natural History Museum in Oslo to purchase the fossil and assembled an international team of experts to study it. Their findings were announced in a press conference and the online publication of a scientific paper on 19 May 2009.
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Explores the story behind the discovery of an early primate fossil, Darwinius masillae, nicknamed Ida, in a shale quarry in Germany. The fossil is believed to be around 47 million years old, and is extraordinarily well-preserved. Originally unearthed in 1983, Ida lay in the hands of a private collector for 20 years before it was shown to a Norwegian paleontologist, Dr Jørn Hurum. Realising that…
When was Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor: The Link released?
Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor: The Link was released on April 26, 2009.
How long is Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor: The Link?
Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor: The Link runs 59 minutes.
Who directed Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor: The Link?
Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor: The Link was directed by Tim Walker.
Who is in the cast of Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor: The Link?
The cast of Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor: The Link includes David Attenborough (Self - Presenter / Narrator).