Humanoid Ancestors Coexisted in Africa, Researchers Say
At least three early species of man lived on the continent two million years ago
Fossils from Northern Kenya show that a new species of human lived two million years ago, researchers say.
The discoveries suggests that at least three distinct species of humans co-existed in Africa.
The research adds to a growing body of evidence that runs counter to the popular perception that there was a linear evolution from monkey to ape to modern human.
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Interesting, the concept of different species all considered human.
The discoveries suggests that at least three distinct species of humans co-existed in Africa.
I’ve becoming convinced that three distinct species of humans coexist in the US today. And we’re being bred out on our own dime.