Evolution
Scientists have different ideas about why early hominids changed over time. One theory called the aridity hypothesis, suggests that early hominids became better suited for dry climates as the savannah regions in Africa expanded.
- Another idea, the savannah hypothesis, says that early hominids used to live in trees, but as the environment changed and forests became smaller, they had to find new places to live. This might have led them to adapt to life on the ground, walking upright instead of climbing trees.
- Hominids acquired new characteristics as they evolved. Homo habilis, a species of hominid, began to make and use basic tools around 2.3 million years ago. Certain hominids, most notably Homo erectus, migrated from Africa to Eurasia around a million years ago. They achieved advances there, such as mastery of fire.
- Even though there used to be many types of hominids, only Homo sapiens, which is us, is still around. It’s normal for some species to die out over time, and scientists are trying to figure out why some hominids didn’t survive. Some reasons could include struggling to find enough food, dealing with changes in the weather, and facing volcanic eruptions.
Homo Sapiens and Early Human Migration
Homo sapiens, the ancestors of modern humans, originated between 200,000 and 300,000 years ago. It is estimated that they first used language 50,000 years ago. The first people began to migrate out of Africa between 70,000 and 100,000 years ago. Humans are unique because no other species that we are aware of has expanded, adapted to, and moved several locations on Earth. This has greatly impacted the ecology and history.
In this article, let us take a deep dive into the early human migration and homo sapiens.
Table of Content
- Homo Sapiens
- Evolution
- Migration and the People of the Earth
- Overview of Human Migration
- Early Human Migration Timeline
- Human Migration History
- Reason for Early Human Migration
- Father of Migration – Ernst Georg Ravenstein
- Theory of Migration
- Adaptation and Effects on Nature
- Conclusion – Homo Sapiens and Early Human Migration