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Why may it be hard for scientists to determine if a hominoid walked upright when discovering a skull?

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Mostly bipedal

Fossils from around this time period come from early human species that lived near open areas and dense woods. Their bodies had evolved in ways that enabled them to walk upright most of the time, but still climb trees. As a result, they could take advantage of both habitats.

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