Family Walks on All Fours, May Offer Evolution Insight, Experts Say
16th Nov 2006, 20:03 GMT
It's not a hoax, researchers say. Five adult siblings in Turkey can walk only on all fours and may shed light on our apelike ancestors, scientists say. Originally published March 8.
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