Sahelanthropus Tchadensis A. July 2002 Michel Brunet, University of Pointers in France B. Discovery of nearly complete cranium, two fragments of the lower jaw and several teeth C. Named: “sahel” after a vast dry region south of Sahara, ,,tchadensis comes from Chad D. Also given nickname ,,Toumai = hope of life, Name often given to children borne during the dry season E. Why Did This Surprise the Community?