The newest human species discovered is Homo luzonensis. It was found in the Philippines in 2019 and is named after the island of Luzon where it was discovered.
Homo luzonensis Discovery
- The species was discovered in Callao Cave on Luzon Island.
- Scientists found remains including teeth, hand bones, and foot bones.
- Homo luzonensis is thought to have lived around 50,000 to 67,000 years ago.
Homo luzonensis Features
- The species had unique features, including small teeth and a mix of primitive and modern characteristics.
- Some of the features resemble those found in Homo habilis and Homo erectus, suggesting a complex evolutionary history.
Further Research
- More research is needed to fully understand the relationship between Homo luzonensis and other human species.
- Scientists are trying to determine if Homo luzonensis was a direct ancestor of modern humans or a separate branch of the human family tree.
