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Hobbits are confirmed to be a subhuman species living in Indonesia for at least 700,000 years ago.

Hobbits Existed in Indonesia at Least 700,000 Years Ago

New fossilized evidence reveal how tiny humans known as "Hobbits" used to live in a small island in Indonesia, dating back to more than 700,000 years ago.

DNA extracted from an ancient Denisovan tooth reveals a new breed of humans more diverse than Neanderthals.

Ancient Tooth DNA Reveals New Human Species More Diverse Than Neanderthals

New research uncovered ancient teeth DNA from the Denisovans who are considered to be more genetically diverse than the Neanderthals.

Homo Naledi

Bones of New Human Ancestor Homo Naledi Found Deep Inside a South African Cave

A research team announced on Thursday that they have been able to get partial skeletal remains of a possible human ancestor hidden in the deep caves of South Africa. Based on observations in the site, the scientists suspect that Homo Naledi practiced the human trait of burying their loved ones.

Neanderthal skeleton

Oldest Neanderthal DNA Taken from 170,000 Year Old Skeleton in Italy Cave

Modern humans' closest extinct relatives were the Neanderthals that used to live in Europe and across Asia.

human fossils

Research Reveals the Diverse Shapes and Sizes of Early Humans

The team focused on three species known to have lived in Africa between 1.5 million years and 2.5 million years ago.

Jaw fragment

Jawbone Reveals Oldest Human Who Walked Earth is 2.4 Million Years Old

The specimen is made up of the left part of the lower jaw and includes five graying teeth.

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