Age of 'Hobbit' species revised
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The diminutive human species nicknamed "the Hobbit" is older than previously recognised, scientists now say.
The discovery of Homo floresiensis in 2003 caused a sensation because it seemed the creature could have been alive in the quite recent past.
But a new analysis indicates the little hominin probably went extinct at least 50,000 years ago - not the 12,000 years ago initially thought to be the case.
Researchers report their revised assessment in the journal Nature.
Prof Bert Roberts, from the University of Wollongong, Australia, says the new dating actually resolves what had always been a head-scratcher: how it was possible for floresiensis to survive for 30,000 to 40,000 years after modern humans are believed to have passed through Indonesia.
"Well, it now seems we weren't living alongside this little species for very long, if at all. And once again it smells of modern humans having a role in the downfall of yet another species," he told BBC News.
"Every time modern humans arrived somewhere new, it tended to be bad news for the endemic fauna. Things would go pear-shaped pretty quickly."
H. floresiensis - A sensational finding on Flores Island
Liang Bua Team- Remains of individuals discovered 6m below Liang Bua cave surface in 2003
- Officially announced in 2004; Lord of the Rings films popular at the time
- Fully grown, a H. floresiensis adult probably stood about a metre tall
- Brain was extremely small - the size of a chimpanzee's (about 400 cu cm)
- Hobbits may be a dwarf version of the archaic species Homo erectus
- New dating work suggests they disappeared around 50,000 years ago
- Other animals such as pygmy 'elephants' also go missing at this time
- Arrival of modern humans could have pressured them all into extinction
In archaeological terms... recent is 12,000 years ago. Sometimes, when I think about it, it is mind boggling. While the search for the link between humans today and our early ancestors continue, I am starting to think evolution is a fact. Although I am still open to the idea that what have since been discovered could be other species close enough to humans.
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The world still use charles Darwin's Theory ? I think the theory is experied
RépondreSupprimerThis was some very good information that has now been added to my general knowledge. Thanks for sharing this post.
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There are sure lots of mysteries that remains unsolved in the world. There's so much to learn.
RépondreSupprimerSuch an interesting discovery. I wonder if this means that books that students use will be updated to reflect this discovery.
RépondreSupprimerThe more we find the less we know, in a way! Interesting discovery's, looking forward to read more on this matter
RépondreSupprimerThis is really interesting. We find out more information all the time but as we keep finding out info, we realize the details may be different than we thought before. It is intriguing.
RépondreSupprimerSometimes I don't know what to think ! even tho I don't believe in Charles Darwin's theory, when we see new discovery like this it quite confusing
RépondreSupprimerSo much informative and interesting post, didn't knew about a lot of stuff. There is so much mysteries to be solved in this world. Thanks for sharing it.
RépondreSupprimerIt makes you think, how much of what we already know can be proven as falsified? Probably a lot more than we think.
RépondreSupprimerI have to admit that I know next to nothing about this topic, however, I do find it very interesting. There is still so much that is a mystery!
RépondreSupprimerHmm, so many theories, and so many that could be very true. Interesting read!!
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This is just fascinating! It's amazing how much there is more to uncover about where we are from.
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