Ancient Footprints Uncover Coexistence of Early Human Species in Kenya
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Researchers have discovered fossilized footprints in Kenya's Turkana Basin, indicating that two different hominin species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, coexisted in the same area about 1.5 million years ago. This finding provides the first direct evidence of these species sharing the same landscape, raising questions about their interactions. The footprints suggest that while Homo erectus is an ancestor of modern humans, Paranthropus boisei, known for its large teeth, is a side branch of the human family tree.
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- Muddy footprints suggest 2 species of early humans were neighbors in Kenya 1.5 million years ago The Associated Press
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