Question

Describe Homo habilis.

31 Jul 2026
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Homo habilis is one of the earliest known species of the genus Homo and represents an important stage in human evolution. The name Homo habilis means “handy man” because of its association with the earliest known stone tools. It lived approximately between 2.4 and 1.4 million years ago during the Early Pleistocene period. Fossil remains of Homo habilis were first discovered in 1960 by a team led by Louis Leakey, Phillip Tobias, and John Napier at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. These discoveries provided significant evidence about the transition from earlier australopithecines to more advanced human ancestors. Homo habilis showed a combination of primitive and advanced features. Its body structure was more human-like compared to Australopithecus, but it still retained several ape-like characteristics. The average height of Homo habilis was around 1 to 1.5 metres, and its body was relatively small and lightly built. It had longer arms compared to modern humans, suggesting that it retained some ability for climbing trees. However, its hands were more adapted for precise movements, allowing it to make and use tools effectively. One of the most important characteristics of Homo habilis was its increased brain size. The
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