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Evolution of human pygmies
Explanations for the evolution of human pygmies, who are defined as being no more than 60 inches tall, have been debated for years and various ideas have been put forward, such as they are small to cope with heat, to adapt to a forest environment or to make able to endure food shortages.
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LCHES in the Media:
Scientific American, December 12, 2007 - Not So Tall Tale: Why Pygmies Evolved to Be Shorter
Scientific American, December 26, 2005 - South Asia and the Dawn of Modern Thinking
National Geographic News, 14 November, 2005 - Early Humans Settled India Before Europe , Study Suggests
BBC News, 19 March, 2004 - Ancient Indians made 'rock music'
The Observer, October 31, 2004 - The
Flores remains could have been lost to Science
The Observer, October 31, 2004 - Strange world of Island Species
BBC News, May 19, 2004 - Science speaks out on bone return
BBC News, May 16, 2003 - Science argues to keep bones
The Guardian, January 9, 2003 - Excalibur, the rock that may mark a new dawn for man
New Scientist, September 13, 2002 - Early humans smart but forgetful
BBC News, September 12, 2002 - Human ancestors 'dodgy at DIY'