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Katie Reynolds 28-10-2004 04:03

Scientists uncover possible new species of human ...
 
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In a breathtaking discovery, scientists working on a remote Indonesian island say they have uncovered the bones of a human dwarf species marooned for eons while modern man rapidly colonized the rest of the planet.

One tiny specimen, an adult female measuring about 3 feet tall, is described as "the most extreme" figure to be included in the extended human family. Certainly, she is the shortest.

This hobbit-sized creature appears to have lived as recently as 18,000 years ago on the island of Flores, a kind of tropical Lost World populated by giant lizards and miniature elephants. ...

from: http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science....ap/index.html



I thought it was a pretty neat article -- just wanted to share! :)

Ian W. 28-10-2004 06:47

Re: Scientists uncover possible new species of human ...
 
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Originally Posted by Katie Reynolds
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I thought it was a pretty neat article -- just wanted to share! :)

The best part is how they called them "hobbits." Or at least one of the articles I read about that did.

I'll be out looking for some dwarves, if anyone needs me today... :p

Wetzel 28-10-2004 07:09

Re: Scientists uncover possible new species of human ...
 
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One tiny specimen, an adult female measuring about 3 feet tall, is described as "the most extreme" figure to be included in the extended human family. Certainly, she is the shortest.

I thought that was Ashlee?


Wetzel


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