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Ancient Homo Habilis Skeleton Reshapes Human Evolution Insights

1/23/2026

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Homo habilis skeleton found in the Lake Turkana Basin, Kenya, is the most complete and dates back over two million years.
The remains show long arms similar to apes and a body smaller than Lucy.
The excavation lasted more than a decade and yielded nearly complete lower teeth and upper body bones.
A pelvic fragment indicates Homo habilis walked more upright than earlier hominins, changing views of early human locomotion.

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Story summary

Homo habilis skeleton found in the Lake Turkana Basin, Kenya, is the most complete and dates back over two million years.
The remains show long arms similar to apes and a body smaller than Lucy.
The excavation lasted more than a decade and yielded nearly complete lower teeth and upper body bones.
A pelvic fragment indicates Homo habilis walked more upright than earlier hominins, changing views of early human locomotion.