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Adult Homo erectus fossil confirms species appeared in Africa 2 million years ago

Source: Times of India

Category: Science

Region: General

Published: October 03, 2026 at 12:39

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Researchers have described 18 previously unpublished hominin fossils from South Africa, including an adultHomo erectusfossil dated to 2 million years ago. The findings support the species’ first appearance in southern Africa at that time and provide evidence of microevolution inP. robustus.

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