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“For the production of man a different apprenticeship [from forests] was needed to sharpen the wits and quicken the higher manifestations of intellect - a more open veldt country where competition was keener between swiftness and stealth, and where adroitness of thinking played a preponderating role in the preservation of the species.”

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Raymond Dart
Raymond Dart

Raymond Dart was an anatomist known for his significant contributions to the study of human origins and evolution. Born on February 4, 1893, and passing away on November 22, 1988, Dart's research focused on human fossils and paleontology, profoundly influencing our understanding of the evolutionary history of humans and primates. more

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