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AI Reveals Homo Habilis as Prey, Not Hunters

9/24/2025

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Homo habilis were likely prey of leopards around 2 million years ago, not hunters.
A study led by Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo, Rice University, used AI to analyze Olduvai Gorge fossils.
AI identified leopard bite marks on Homo habilis fossils, challenging their role in the food chain.
Findings imply predation vulnerability lasted longer and suggest a gradual prey to predator transition.

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Story summary

Homo habilis were likely prey of leopards around 2 million years ago, not hunters.
A study led by Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo, Rice University, used AI to analyze Olduvai Gorge fossils.
AI identified leopard bite marks on Homo habilis fossils, challenging their role in the food chain.
Findings imply predation vulnerability lasted longer and suggest a gradual prey to predator transition.