The earliest <em>Homo</em> species did not look human, partial skeleton shows
Science Magazine • 1/13/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
A partial skeleton of Homo habilis, dating back 2 million years, has revealed that the earliest Homo species did not resemble modern humans. Previously, Homo habilis was primarily known from teeth and jaw bones.
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