Discovery of Hobbit-Sized Human Species on Flores Island

SOURCE www.the-sun.com
Scientists discover that hobbit-sized human species on Flores island were even smaller than previously thought, with ancestors standing at just 3'3ft. Research dates ancestors' remains to 700,000 years ago. The hobbits, officially named Homo floresiensis, were among the last early human species to go extinct. The findings were published in the journal Nature Communications.

Key Points

  • Ancestors of hobbit-sized humans on Flores island were even smaller, standing at 3'3ft
  • Research dates ancestors' remains to 700,000 years ago
  • Hobbits, officially named Homo floresiensis, were among the last early human species to go extinct

Pros

  • Reveals new insights into the size and evolution of ancient human species
  • Contributes to the understanding of human evolution and adaptation

Cons

  • Some details about the hobbits' evolution remain unanswered