Extinct Human Species Lived in a Brutal Desert, Study Finds

Chimpanzees and orangutans have specific habitats in Africa and Indonesia, respectively, while humans have adapted to various extreme environments globally. A recent study suggests that Homo erectus, an extinct human relative, thrived in a harsh desert landscape a million years ago, challenging the notion of adaptability being unique to Homo sapiens. By scavenging strategically and upgrading tools, Homo erectus survived in the changing environment, potentially enabling their expansion to other continents like Asia.

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