Ancient footprints in Kenya show two early human species coexisted and shared the same area.

Recent discoveries of 1.5 million-year-old footprints in Kenya reveal that two early human species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, coexisted and shared the same environment. The footprints, found at Koobi Fora near Lake Turkana, indicate that these species, along with various animals, walked through the same area within hours or days of each other, suggesting potential interactions and shared resources. This finding provides insights into early human evolution and behavior, highlighting the diversity of walking patterns among early humans.

November 28, 2024
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