Hobbit-sized human species on Flores island
Scientists have discovered that the hobbit-sized human species on Flores island was even smaller than previously thought, with their ancestors standing at just 3'3ft. The original hobbit fossils date back to between 60,000 and 100,000 years ago, while the ancestors' remains date back to 700,000 years. The findings were published in the journal Nature Communications.
Key Points
- Hobbit-sized human species on Flores island found to be even smaller than previously thought
- Ancestors stood at just 3'3ft, 2.4 inches shorter than the hobbits
- Original hobbit fossils date back to 60,000 - 100,000 years ago, while ancestors' remains date back to 700,000 years