Human evolution

Human evolution: Homo habilis


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Homo habilis was an ancient human species that lived about 1.5 million years ago. They are considered the first humans to know how to make stone tools, and are one of the most important species in human evolution.Homo habilis was about the same size as modern humans, but had a smaller brain. They had wide and strong teeth, indicating that they were more carnivorous than other hominids.Homo habilis was the first human to use fire. This has helped them cook food, keep warm and keep wildlife away. Fire also helps them make better stone tools.Homo habilis lived in small groups, consisting of about 10 to 20 people. They move constantly in search of food and water.Homo habilis was an important human species in human evolution. They were the first humans to know how to make stone tools, know how to use fire and live in small groups. These traits helped Homo habilis survive and thrive, and eventually led to the birth of modern humans.Homo habilis was the first human to know how to make stone tools. They used stone to create simple tools such as axes, blunts, knobs, and knives. These tools were used for hunting, gathering, and food preparation.Homo habilis tools were crafted from cobblestone. They use rocks to break large cobblestones into smaller pieces. They then use these small pieces of stone to create tools of different shapes and sizes.Homo habilis was the first human to use fire. They use fire to cook food, keep warm and scare away wild animals. Fire also helped them make better stone tools.Homo habilis lived in small groups, consisting of about 10 to 20 people. They move constantly in search of food and water.Homo habilis was an important ancient human species in human evolution. They were the first humans to know how to make stone tools, know how to use fire and live in small groups. These traits helped Homo habilis survive and thrive, and eventually led to the birth of modern humans.
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Human evolutionBy Stephen Placious