Small skeleton in Natural History Museum in London

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The discussion centers around a small humanoid skeleton featured in the documentary "David Attenborough's Natural History Museum Alive." Participants speculate that the skeleton could represent Homo floresiensis, an extinct species known for its small stature, averaging just over a meter tall. Observations note that the skull resembles that of Homo floresiensis, but concerns are raised about the skeleton's authenticity, suggesting it may be a recreation due to its completeness. Some participants also consider the possibility that the skeleton is a fictional prop created for the documentary's narrative, particularly as it serves as a dramatic introduction to the show.
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I was watching documentary "David Attenborough's Natural History Museum Alive" where he hides behind the exhibit of some small humanoid skeleton

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What the heck is this skeleton of? I tried searching it on google but could not find any info.
 

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Yeah I guess, the skull looks very similar, although it must be recreation of the skeleton itself because it's too good, too complete.
 
The only reference I could find was in Czech and it's a monkey/chimp, from the context, perhaps an extinct species. Although it could also just be a made up prop, as a lead into the start of the show where he sneaks into the museum after it closes.
 
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