A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. By Carl Zimmer Chimpanzees live only in African rainforests and woodlands. Orangutans ...

Homo erectus adapted to desert-like environments at least 1.2 million years ago, utilizing behavioral strategies such as repeatedly accessing freshwater sources and developing specialized stone tools.

Homo erectus, an early member of the genus Homo, successfully navigated harsher and more arid terrains for longer in Eastern Africa than previously thought, according to new research. Debate has long ...

This discovery fundamentally changes our understanding of human evolution. Homo erectus wasn’t just another species in our family tree. They were innovative survivors who could thrive in some of Earth ...

A groundbreaking study highlights that Homo erectus was not just surviving but flourishing in Eastern Africa’s deserts over a million years ago, proving they were ecological pioneers among early ...

New evidence reveals that Homo erectus could survive in extreme environments like deserts over 1.2 million years ago, challenging the notion that only Homo sapiens were so adaptable. Credit: ...

As stated by researchers, “Homo erectus serves as a prime example of how early humans leveraged their environment for survival, paving the way for the evolution of modern humans.” They developed ...

It's long been thought our species was unique in its ability to adapt to harsh climates like bone-dry deserts or thick-set ...

Homo erectus was able to adapt to and survive in desert-like environments at least 1.2 million years ago, according to a paper published in Communications Earth & Environment.

Researchers say they have identified a new species of ancient hominin, Homo juluensis, that could help solve another big ...

Ancient Desert Dwellers Findings published by an international research team in Nature Communications Earth & Environment report that our early human relative, Homo erectus, lived in arid terrains in ...