Every Homo naledi we know of is female, and the implications are fascinating

women in stem Every Homo naledi we know of is female, and the implications are fascinating “There is no natural explanation,” says paleoanthropologist John Hawks. Kiona N. Smith – Jun 25, 2026 9:28 am | 24 Neo, the type specimen for Homo naledi, was originally thought to be male, but guess what? Credit: Kiona Smith Neo, the type specimen for Homo naledi, was originally thought to be male, but guess what? Credit: Kiona Smith Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav All the Homo naledi skeletons in Rising Star Cave are female, and that probably didn’t happen by accident.

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