New Species of Extinct Human Ancestor- Scientists have recently discovered an extinct human ancestor that lived more than 2 million years ago, thanks to research done on ancient fossils found in South Africa. Homo naledi, the new species named after Homo erectus and Homo habilis, lived alongside other early human ancestors such as Homo erectus and Homo habilis. However, Homo naledi stands out due to … Continue reading Scientists Identify New Species of Extinct Human Ancestor