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Dr. Donald Johanson works at the Hadar fossil site in Ethiopia, 1992. (Image courtesy of the Institute of Human Origins)

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An early branch of the human family revealed

Broadcast: Midmorning, 03/19/2009, 10:06 a.m.

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At the age of 31, paleontologist Donald Johanson discovered the fossil that would later become known as "Lucy," a previously unknown species of hominid. The discovery changed how we view human evolution. After 30 years of study, Johanson knows much more about how early humans lived.

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  • Donald Johanson: Renowned paleontologist and director of the Institute of Human Origins at Arizona State University. His most recent book is "Lucy's Legacy."

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