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Most complete Homo habilis skeleton ever found dates to more than 2 million years ago and retains 'Lucy'-like features

The KNM-ER 64061 skeleton shows strong forearms and weighs about 67.7 pounds, offering new insight into early Homo body structure and evolutionary links.

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Scientists have revealed the most complete skeleton yet of our 2 million-year-old ancestor Homo habilis.

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The 2 million-year-old skeleton of a homo habilis has been completely analyzed. It is the oldest and most complete of its kind and thus represents a milestone for science.

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Live Science broke the news in United States on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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