One possible member of the new species H. juluensis isn’t a newcomer to science by any stretch. Denisovans—first identified ...

A foot fossil found in Ethiopia belonged to an ancient human. The finding could knock one of the most famous names in human evolution from her spot on the family tree.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many known hominin fossils defy species classification, with the most famous example being the ...

Human beings have been at the center of ecological change on Earth for thousands of years. But as history shows, no species ...

Land-use change is a major driver of biodiversity decline, yet many of the species most at risk—particularly those ...

With an opposable big toe resembling a human thumb, the fossilized Burtele foot suggested its owner was a skilled climber, ...

Modern human beings are the ultimate apex species, exerting dominance over our environment in a way that no other animal ever ...

Recent fossil discoveries lend credence to the fascinating proposition that non-human species may have coexisted alongside our early human forebears. These unearthed remnants provide a glimpse into ...