The new species is a strange mixture of parts.It had hands and feet much like those of other members of the biological group called Homo，which includes our own species—Homo sapiens.Its brain，though，was only about as big as an orange. The Rising Star ancient humans could control objects with their hands，but their highly curved fingers also made them good climbers.Their Homo-like feet and long legs show they could walk long distances，but their shoulders are also suited for climbing.The researchers call them Homo naledi，after the word for“star”in the African language Sotho.