jan 1, 1500000 BC - Homo Erectus and Homo Ergaster
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While hunting for the “missing link” between apes and humans in 1891, Dutch paleoanthropologist, Eugene Dubois discovered remains of what came to be known as Homo erectus. At the time of his discovery, Homo erectus represented the oldest known hominid species. Homo erectus is nearly as tall as modern humans and, compared with earlier hominid species, had much advanced tool-making skills. The advanced tools allowed Homo erectus to become the first true hunter. Even more important was his ability to make and control fire. The ability to control fire led to safer food preparation. Cooking food meant protein-rich meat was easier to eat and that, once again, led to more rapid brain development. The ability to make fire not only meant that Homo erectus lived a more secure life than his ancestors did, it meant that Homo erectus could also move into distant, colder climates. Because of that, Homo erectus was able to migrate out of Africa and began populating the rest of the world.
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