Homo Erectus, Not Sapiens, 1st Humans To Survive Desert

Scientists reveal Homo erectus mastered desert survival one million years ago
Researchers discovered that Homo erectus adapted to hyperarid conditions in Tanzania one million years ago, challenging previous beliefs about early human ecological limitations.
Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: study
Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: study Our ancestor Homo erectus was able to survive punishingly hot and dry desert more than a million years ago, according to a new study that casts doubt on the idea that Homo sapiens were the first humans capable of living in such hostile terrain.
Extinct Human Species Lived in a Brutal Desert, Study Finds
A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. By Carl Zimmer Chimpanzees live only in African rainforests and woodlands. Orangutans live only in the jungles of Indonesia.
Homo erectus adapted to harsh deserts 1.2 million years ago, study finds
Homo erectus was able to adapt to and survive in desert-like environments at least 1.2 million years ago, according to a paper published in Communications Earth & Environment. The findings suggest that behavioral adaptations included returning repeatedly over thousands of years to specific rivers and ponds for fresh water,
Homo erectus adapted to extreme climatic conditions
The CENIEH has participated in an international project at Olduvai Gorge (Tanzania) centered on this species which thrived in hyperarid environments
How Homo Erectus Mastered Desert Survival Over a Million Years Ago
Over a million years ago, Homo erectus demonstrated remarkable adaptability by thriving in harsh desert environments, contradicting previous beliefs that only Homo sapiens could manage such feats. Researchers at Oldupai Gorge,
Homo Erectus Thrived in a Desert, Study Finds, Suggesting the Early Humans Could Adapt to Extreme Environments
Our early human ancestors might have been more adaptable than previously thought: New research suggests Homo erectus was able to survive—and even thrive—after its home in East Africa shriveled up and became a dry,
1 million years ago, our early ancestors thrived in extreme desert heat – and rewrote human history
In a nutshell Scientists have discovered that Homo erectus adapted to extreme desert conditions in East Africa one million years ago – far earlier than previously thought possible for early humans These ancient humans demonstrated sophisticated survival strategies,
Early Humans Adapted To Extreme Deserts More Than A Million Years Ago
More than 1.2 million years ago, our ancestors Homo erectus developed the tools and intellectual capacity to survive in very dry conditions, new findings indicate. The adaptation was important to human survival,
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Early humans adapted to harsh conditions more than a million years ago
A long-standing question about when archaic members of the genus Homo adapted to harsh environments such as deserts and rainforests has been answered in a new research paper.