Fossils Found in China Could Rewrite the Human Family Tree
New fossil discoveries in China may add a previously unknown branch to the human evolutionary tree, offering fresh insights into our ancient relatives. Skull fragments, teeth, and jawbones unearthed at various sites have led researchers to propose the existence of a new species, Homo juluensis, thought to have had a brain even larger than that of modern humans.
The findings, however, are stirring debate among experts. Christopher Bae, a professor at the University of Hawaii, and Wu Xiujie, a senior researcher from Beijing’s Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, suggest that this species could be linked to the mysterious Denisovans—a population first identified from a pinkie bone discovered in Siberia in 2010. Despite this, no definitive skull associated with Denisovans has been found, leaving room for speculation.
Digitally reconstructed craniums from Xujiayao and Xuchang highlight distinct features, including large, low, and wide skull shapes that differ from other known hominins. These discoveries add complexity to the story of human evolution, joining other significant finds such as Homo floresiensis and Homo naledi.
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