'Hobbit' species did not evolve from ancestor of modern humans, research finds

Bone study shows there is no evidence the 1.1-metre tallHomo floresiensishad any links with the much largerHomo erectus Researchers who studied the bones ofHomo floresiensis, a species of tiny human discovered on the Indonesian island of Flores in 2003, say their findings should end a popular theory that it evolved from an ancestor of modern humans.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Evolution Anthropology Indonesia Science Asia Pacific Australia news Fossils Source Type: news