Geoworld Cave Girl Australopithecus Afarensis Skeleton Excavation Kit
Excavate the skeleton of a "cave girl," just like real paleontologists do. Eleven skeletal pieces of the Australopithecus afarensis are buried in the gypsum brick. Kids can use the included hammer and chisel to uncover each piece and construct the skeleton of this early hominid. Australopithecus afarensis lived in East Africa at least 3.8 million years ago. The most famous fossil remains of Australopithecus afarensis--known as "Lucy"--were discovered in Ethiopia and is on display in the Cleveland Natural History Museum. Every Geoworld toy is designed to inspire young scientists. For 30 years, Geoworld and its founder, paleontologist Stefano Piccini, have shared their knowledge and passion for the natural world.