The first humans were capable of surviving in desert zones
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The first humans were capable of surviving in desert zones

SAPO Notícias29 August 2026 at 14:55

The first humans were capable of surviving in desert zones. According to a new study, an early human ancestor of our species managed to successfully navigate more arid and harsh terrains for longer in East Africa than previously thought.

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