Fossil footprints in Kenya show two ancient human species coexisted
Scientists have now discovered at a location called Koobi Fora, providing the first evidence that two species - Paranthropus boisei and Homo erectus - shared the same landscape.
A fossil footprint in northern Kenya hypothesized to have been created by a Homo erectus individual, is seen in this photograph released on November 28, 2024. (photo credit: Kevin G. Hatala, Chatham University /Handout via REUTERS)ByREUTERS