Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Where did humans really begin? In this first episode, Lindsay explores some of the earliest known species that might be part of our family tree. From the discovery of the famous Toumaï skull to the big question of whether these ancient creatures actually walked on two legs, Lindsay dives into what their fossils reveal and why scientists are still debating their place in human history.
A huge thanks to the team for helping bring this video to life!
Research: Mark Lokier, Carys Phillips
Scripting: David Moscato
Editing: Spencer Hoffman-Edminster, Gianfranco Botto
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ABOUT LINDSAY NIKOLE
Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand.
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Pre-order Lindsay’s new book: geni.us/EpicEarth?brid=yl-xFobehfULq0HItSrw1g
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Human Evolution
02:20 Primates, Hominins, & Hominids
05:09 Why Evolution is a Branching Tree
06:08 Early Hominin Traits
10:00 Sahelanthropus: The Earliest Hominin
12:06 How Scientists Date Fossils
18:28 Anatomy & Lifestyle of Sahelanthropus
21:35 Orrorin: The Millennium Man
27:27 Summary of the Earliest Hominins
The First Hominins (That We Know Of) | Lindsay Nikole
youtube.com/channel/UCrc2iv2-G1FZ3VscM3zu2jg
Where did humans really begin? In this first episode, Lindsay explores some of the earliest known species that might be part of our family tree. From the discovery of the famous Toumaï skull to the big question of whether these ancient creatures actually walked on two legs, Lindsay dives into what their fossils reveal and why scientists are still debating their place in human history.
A huge thanks to the team for helping bring this video to life!
Research: Mark Lokier, Carys Phillips
Scripting: David Moscato
Editing: Spencer Hoffman-Edminster, Gianfranco Botto
PATREON!!
patreon.com/lindsaynikole
#LindsayNikole #Zoology #AnimalScience #Wildlife
Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: youtube.com/@LindsayNikole?sub_confirmation=1
ABOUT LINDSAY NIKOLE
Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand.
Follow Lindsay Nikole here:
Pre-order Lindsay’s new book: geni.us/EpicEarth?brid=yl-xFobehfULq0HItSrw1g
Check out Lindsay's Spooky Specimens Coloring Book here: https://a.co/d/8YCPRvh
Instagram: instagram.com/lindsay_nikole
Facebook: facebook.com/LindsayNikoleTheZoologist
TikTok: tiktok.com/@lindsaynikole
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/2IDSBorwoeXSD3r67kFTQH?si=Mb2Dg1fgRXWZQzfIzSqgmg&nd=1
Merch: lindsaynikole.com
Find all of Lindsay's links here: https://linktr.ee/smbah
Business Inquiries: mgmt@lindsaynikole.com
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Human Evolution
02:20 Primates, Hominins, & Hominids
05:09 Why Evolution is a Branching Tree
06:08 Early Hominin Traits
10:00 Sahelanthropus: The Earliest Hominin
12:06 How Scientists Date Fossils
18:28 Anatomy & Lifestyle of Sahelanthropus
21:35 Orrorin: The Millennium Man
27:27 Summary of the Earliest Hominins
The First Hominins (That We Know Of) | Lindsay Nikole
youtube.com/channel/UCrc2iv2-G1FZ3VscM3zu2jg
