How These Female Cavers Recovered New Human Ancestor Fossils (Exclusive Video) | National Geographic

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Deep within a cave in South Africa, more than 1,200 individual bones of a new human ancestor, Homo naledi, were discovered. To recover the bones, six archaeologists had to rappel down underground shafts and squeeze through rocky passageways as narrow as 18 centimeters (8 in).
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Epic Mountain Climb Proves “Exploration Is Not Dead” | Exposure

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In the fall of 2014, an elite group of climbers attempted to be the first to measure the height of Hkakabo Razi, said to be Southeast Asia’s highest peak. Photographer Cory Richards talks about their grueling trek through jungle and up mountains and shares lessons from the expedition, which didn’t end as they’d hopedClick here to read more: http://proof.nationalgeographic.com/2015/09/08/exploration-isnt-dead-cory-richards-on-photographing-the-ultimate-adventure/
PHOTOGRAPHY: Cory Richards
VIDEOGRAPHY: Renan Ozturk and Taylor Rees
ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Renan Ozturk and Taylor Rees
PHOTO EDITOR: Sadie Quarrier
PRODUCERS: Shannon Sanders and Spencer Millsap
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