#  How Humans Became Upright: Key Changes to Our Pelvis Found 

 





August 29, 2025

 

 

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*Humans have been walking on two legs for millions of years. Nick Veasey/Science Source*

Genetic and anatomical data reveal how the human pelvis acquired its unique shape, enabling our ancestors to walk on two legs.

**Source:** Scientific American

**Author:** Katie Kavanagh & Nature magazine

**Link:** [Full Text](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-key-changes-to-the-pelvis-helped-humans-walk-upright/)



 

 

 



 

 

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