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)

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024 21:27

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.

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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.

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