Two species of ancient humans walked beside each other 1.5 million years ago, fossil footprints have revealed. Fossilised imprints from a lakebed in Kenya have revealed that a member of the Homo erectus species and a Paranthropus boisei walked along the same stretch of mud within hours of each other.

Two species of ancient human relatives crossed paths 1.5 million years ago. Fossilized footprints in Kenya captured the moment, according to a new study.

The remains of at least 16 individuals, including children, have been discovered in a cave in eastern China, and are believed to represent a new, previously unknown human species

Scientists in China have unearthed a new human species with remarkable physical characteristics. The remains of 16 individuals have been discovered, featuring large heads, broad skulls, and massive teeth.