US EditionPuzzling fossils unearthed in China may rewrite the human story
- A cache of human-like fossils from China has puzzled scientists for decades, defying explanation or categorization.
- Researchers propose recognizing a new species named Homo Juluensis, meaning huge head in Chinese, based on their findings.
- The fossils could help solve a major mystery in human evolution that began with a pinkie bone discovery in Siberia.
- Some paleoanthropologists argue it is too early to classify the fossils as Homo Juluensis.
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In recent decades, skull fragments, teeth, jaws and other remains have been found in various locations in China that may belong to a previously unknown species of human. The scientists who examined the remains propose that the human ancestor, which had a larger skull than modern humans, be recognized as a new species and called Homo juluensis.
Mysterious fossils found in China spark debate over new human ancestor
Ancient Chinese fossils may belong to a new human species, Homo juluensis, with large brain sizes, challenging traditional evolutionary theories and shedding light on humanity’s complex origins, scientists suggest.
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Het NieuwsbladIn recent decades, skull fragments, teeth, jaws and other remains have been found in various locations in China that may belong to a previously unknown species of human. The scientists who examined the remains propose that the human ancestor, which had a larger skull than modern humans, be recognized as a new species and called Homo juluensis.
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