Brief Post: Philip Tobias Dies at Age 86

Dr. Tobias
(1925-2012)

The great paleontologist and researcher Philip Tobias passed away on June 7th in South Africa.

His legacy is incredibly important as he was a connection to Raymond Dart, as well as a world renowned anthropologist and teacher who classified many hominid discoveries over decades of work.

Here is a link to an article in his memory:

http://www.tributes.com/show/Philip-Tobias-93926823

Thank you Dr. Tobias for all you've given humanity. And for letting us see, if even just a little clearer, where we've been, who we are, and perhaps where we may be going as a species.