Sahelanthropus Tchadensis A. July 2002 Michel Brunet, University of Pointers in France B. Discovery of nearly complete cranium, two fragments of the...

Sahelanthropus Tchadensis A. July 2002 Michel Brunet, University of Pointers in France B. Discovery of nearly complete cranium, two fragments of the lower jaw and several teeth C. Named: "sahel" after a vast dry region south of Sahara, ,,tchadensis comes from Chad D. Also given nickname ,,Toumai = hope of life, Name often given to children borne during the dry season E. Why Did This Surprise the Community?