1.5 million years ago, two human species shared the same morning commute
Study of ancient footprints first ever to show that early ancestors coexisted in shared space PITTSBURGH, Pa. — In the arid landscapes of northern Kenya, a remarkable discovery is reshaping our understanding of human evolution.
Fossil footprints place two early human species in the same area at the same time
The discovery offers new insight into human evolution, particularly between the two early human species, known as hominins — a term for a subdivision of hominids. Hominins are all organisms within the human lineage once they split from the ancestors of the great apes, around six to seven million years ago.
Smithsonian: Fossil Footprints Reveal That Two Early Human Relatives Lived on the Same Landscape in Kenya 1.5 Million Years Ago
Smithsonian: Fossil Footprints Reveal That Two Early Human Relatives Lived on the Same Landscape in Kenya 1.5 Million Years Ago
Two ancient human species walked the same path together 1.5 million years ago
Two species of ancient humans walked beside each other 1.5 million years ago, fossil footprints have revealed.
Two Different Early Human Species Walked the Same Lake 1.5 Million Years Ago
About 1.5 million years ago, two different species of early man likely came within hours of passing each other on the shores of what is now known as Lake Turkana in Kenya. Two sets of footprints tracing each hominin's path represent the first geological record of such an example,
Muddy footprints suggest where 2 species of early humans met 1.5 million years ago
Researchers say the footprints were left in the mud by two different species, perhaps within a matter of hours or days.
1.5-Million-Year-Old Footprints Suggest Two Ancient Human Relatives Walked Together
1.5-million-year-old footprints capture two ancient human species sharing a home
In a new discovery near Kenya’s Lake Turkana, scientists have uncovered fossilized footprints from two distinct hominin species dating back 1.5 million years. This marks the first known instance of two hominin species leaving tracks on the same surface,
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