Uncovering the Secrets of Paranthropus boisei
Researchers in Kenya have excavated the first hand and foot bones belonging to Paranthropus boisei, an overlooked human ancestor.
Unlike other human ancestors, Paranthropus boisei wielded tools with a gorilla-like grip, setting them apart from other hominins.
The focus on Neanderthals often ignores the dozens of other ancient hominin species that existed for hundreds of thousands of years in various parts of the planet.
- Homo erectus may have been some of our first relatives to migrate into Europe
- Homo bodoensis evolved a distinctive, three-part segmented brow
Neanderthals get most of the attention, but there were many other ancient hominin species that existed for hundreds of thousands of years.
Author's summary: Uncovering the secrets of Paranthropus boisei, a human ancestor with a unique tool-wielding grip.
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