#  Study shows how the human pelvis was reshaped for upright walking 

 





August 27, 2025

 

 

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*Hominins like Homo erectus, depicted here, developed pelvises that were efficient at running and walking on two legs. Natural History Museum, London/Science Source*

Comparisons of pelvic development in human and primate embryos reveals key steps in human evolution

**Source:** Science

**Author:** Colin Barras

**Link:** [Full Text](https://www.science.org/content/article/study-shows-how-human-pelvis-was-reshaped-upright-walking)



 

 

 



 

 

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