Interesting overview of why we’re alone. (So, so alone…)
Two million years ago in Africa, several species of human-like creatures roamed the landscape. Some looked surprisingly similar to each other, while others had distinct, defining features.
In September 2015, another species was added to the list. Hundreds of bones discovered in a South African cave are now believed to belong to a new species, known as Homo naledi. There may well be many more extinct hominin species waiting to be uncovered.
Our own species appeared around 200,000 years ago, at a time when several others existed. Yet today, only we remain. Why did we manage to survive when all of our closest relatives have died out?
I did an entire week of Neanderthal Extinction (search #neanderthalweek on my blog)- be sure to check out the tag for articles with more details on the Denisovians, homo Florensiensis, and early art, among other cool things.
