Nyiramatwi

Name in Kinyarwandan means "female with the protruding ears"

 

  • Pronunciation:  NYEER ah MAHT wee

  • An adult female

  • Mother of Byiringiro

  • Only female to have given birth since field research began in 2008

  • Appears to be a good mother

  • Seen frequently by research team

  • Distinguishing physical characteristics:

Only adult female with lightly-colored face

Has large brow ridge, almost like a male

 

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