Homo erectus | Why Did the Most Successful Early Human Go Extinct?
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Homo erectus, the oldest human species, had a modern human-like body plan and likely originated in Africa, living in social groups for hunting and defense. They had larger brains, migrated out of Africa, and evolved into Homo Heidelbergensis, with debates on fire-making, language evolution, and the presence of art among them.
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Homo erectus, the oldest known human species, had a brain size of 900-1000 cubic centimeters and a modern human-like body plan, indicating adaptability and success as a species.
The migration of Homo erectus out of Africa, evidenced by early findings in Indonesia and China, suggests rapid dispersal and potential evolutionary pathways leading to successors like Homo Heidelbergensis.
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Recent questions
How old is the oldest known human species?
Two million years
Where did Homo erectus likely originate?
Africa
What is the brain size of Homo erectus?
900-1000 cubic centimeters
What is the debate surrounding the evolution of language in Homo erectus?