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Migration of Homo erectus
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Fossils
The oldest fossils of Homo erectus dates back 1.8 million years ago
The youngest fossils of this species were date back 300 thousand years ago
The Homo erectus is identified by the size of their skull. It looks football shaped from the side.
Why is this important?
The first species to be found
The Move
outside of Africa!!!
The reason that it took Homo Erectus so long to be able to migrate out of Africa is because they needed to be able to build up the physical and mental capabilities in order to survive in different evironments
The farthest place that fossils of Homo Erectus have been found is the island of Java in Indonesia
Maps
https://www.dnalc.org/view/15892-Human-migrations-map-interactive-2D-animation.html
First species known to be able to control fire.
Also made a new way to make stone tools. Scientists have called this the Acheulan industry
Homo Erectus
- One of the first hominin species that is known to have migrated out of Africa to different continents
- Skeletons have been found in China, Indonesia, and the Asian country of Georgia
Sources
MORE.....
australianmuseum.net.au/the-first-migrations-out-of-africa
https://www.dnalrg/view/15892-Human-migrations-map-interactive-2D-animation.html
www.becominghuman.org/node/homo-erectus-0
anthro.palomar.edu/homo/homo_2.htm
Biology The Core Textbook pg. 153
By: Eric F. Simon
- Size: Homo erectus were taller and had a larger brain than the earlier species
- This may have contributed to their ability to survive in colder climates
- Built huts and fires, made clothes, and also designed stone tools