https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-024-01919-1
Abstract
Questions about when early members of the
genus Homo adapted to extreme environments
like deserts and rainforests have
traditionally focused on Homo sapiens. Here,
we present multidisciplinary evidence from
Engaji Nanyori in Tanzania’s Oldupai Gorge,
revealing that Homo erectus thrived in
hyperarid landscapes one million years ago.
Using biogeochemical analyses, precise
chronometric dating, palaeoclimate
simulations, biome modeling, fire history
reconstructions, palaeobotanical studies,
faunal assemblages, and archeological
evidence, we reconstruct an environment
dominated by semidesert shrubland. Despite
these challenges, Homo erectus repeatedly
occupied fluvial landscapes, leveraging
water sources and ecological focal points
to mitigate risk. These findings suggest
archaic humans possessed an ecological
flexibility previously attributed only to
later hominins. This adaptability likely
facilitated the expansion of Homo erectus
into the arid regions of Africa and Eurasia,
redefining their role as ecological
generalists thriving in some of the most
challenging landscapes of the Middle
Pleistocene.
"Within the context of Engaji Nanyori,
evidence of Homo erectus’ adaptability to
extreme and highly variable mid-Pleistocene
climates becomes apparent amidst arid
conditions, reduced plant cover, and
frequent ecological disturbances due to
fire. Fossil pollen analysis, from a
semidesert plant community characterized
by a considerable proportion of gymnosperms
compared to angiosperms (10:1), with
Gnetales being the dominant order, reveals
the presence of at least six species of
xeric ephedroid shrubs. Notably, the
pollen record is predominantly composed of
Ephedripites pollen, primarily produced by
Ephedra, a genus known for its
drought-resistant characteristics
indicative of peri-Saharan ecosystems."
On 20.1.2025. 7:12, Primum Sapienti wrote:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-024-01919-1
Abstract
Questions about when early members of the
genus Homo adapted to extreme environments
like deserts and rainforests have
traditionally focused on Homo sapiens. Here,
we present multidisciplinary evidence from
Engaji Nanyori in Tanzania’s Oldupai Gorge,
revealing that Homo erectus thrived in
hyperarid landscapes one million years ago.
Using biogeochemical analyses, precise
chronometric dating, palaeoclimate
simulations, biome modeling, fire history
reconstructions, palaeobotanical studies,
faunal assemblages, and archeological
evidence, we reconstruct an environment
dominated by semidesert shrubland. Despite
these challenges, Homo erectus repeatedly
occupied fluvial landscapes, leveraging
water sources and ecological focal points
to mitigate risk. These findings suggest
archaic humans possessed an ecological
flexibility previously attributed only to
later hominins. This adaptability likely
facilitated the expansion of Homo erectus
into the arid regions of Africa and Eurasia,
redefining their role as ecological
generalists thriving in some of the most
challenging landscapes of the Middle
Pleistocene.
"Within the context of Engaji Nanyori,
evidence of Homo erectus’ adaptability to
extreme and highly variable mid-Pleistocene
climates becomes apparent amidst arid
conditions, reduced plant cover, and
frequent ecological disturbances due to
fire. Fossil pollen analysis, from a
semidesert plant community characterized
by a considerable proportion of gymnosperms
compared to angiosperms (10:1), with
Gnetales being the dominant order, reveals
the presence of at least six species of
xeric ephedroid shrubs. Notably, the
pollen record is predominantly composed of
Ephedripites pollen, primarily produced by
Ephedra, a genus known for its
drought-resistant characteristics
indicative of peri-Saharan ecosystems."
Our earliest ancestors, Ouranopithecus, Graecopithecus, were found in exactly that type of environment, described as "impoverished".
So, what's the bloody fuzz, do those scientists know anything at all?
Homo antecessor was found in Spain, 1.2 mya. Jesus Christ, what's wrong with today's science? We were adapted to impoverished environment 9.6 mya, and to cold Europe 1.2 mya, and now this guy is "discovering America". My god. Not strange that they have stupid theories.
The stupid idea was that only Homo sapiens was "smart enough" to do that, so all the previous species were, simply, neglected. Stupid scientists.
Mario Petrinovic wrote:
On 20.1.2025. 7:12, Primum Sapienti wrote:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-024-01919-1
Abstract
Questions about when early members of the
genus Homo adapted to extreme environments
like deserts and rainforests have
traditionally focused on Homo sapiens. Here,
we present multidisciplinary evidence from
Engaji Nanyori in Tanzania’s Oldupai Gorge,
revealing that Homo erectus thrived in
hyperarid landscapes one million years ago.
Using biogeochemical analyses, precise
chronometric dating, palaeoclimate
simulations, biome modeling, fire history
reconstructions, palaeobotanical studies,
faunal assemblages, and archeological
evidence, we reconstruct an environment
dominated by semidesert shrubland. Despite
these challenges, Homo erectus repeatedly
occupied fluvial landscapes, leveraging
water sources and ecological focal points
to mitigate risk. These findings suggest
archaic humans possessed an ecological
flexibility previously attributed only to
later hominins. This adaptability likely
facilitated the expansion of Homo erectus
into the arid regions of Africa and Eurasia,
redefining their role as ecological
generalists thriving in some of the most
challenging landscapes of the Middle
Pleistocene.
"Within the context of Engaji Nanyori,
evidence of Homo erectus’ adaptability to
extreme and highly variable mid-Pleistocene
climates becomes apparent amidst arid
conditions, reduced plant cover, and
frequent ecological disturbances due to
fire. Fossil pollen analysis, from a
semidesert plant community characterized
by a considerable proportion of gymnosperms
compared to angiosperms (10:1), with
Gnetales being the dominant order, reveals
the presence of at least six species of
xeric ephedroid shrubs. Notably, the
pollen record is predominantly composed of
Ephedripites pollen, primarily produced by
Ephedra, a genus known for its
drought-resistant characteristics
indicative of peri-Saharan ecosystems."
Our earliest ancestors, Ouranopithecus, Graecopithecus, were
found in exactly that type of environment, described as "impoverished".
Ouranopithecus and Graecopithecus were
quite separated from erectus in time
and space.
So, what's the bloody fuzz, do those scientists know anything at all?
Homo antecessor was found in Spain, 1.2 mya. Jesus Christ, >> what's wrong with today's science? We were adapted to impoverished
environment 9.6 mya, and to cold Europe 1.2 mya, and now this guy is
"discovering America". My god. Not strange that they have stupid
theories.
The stupid idea was that only Homo sapiens was "smart enough"
to do that, so all the previous species were, simply, neglected.
Stupid scientists.
Staring off into space and asserting that
an assumption is true is the AA way of
doing things. Actually doing *research* and
confirming or disproving something is
anathema to them.
On 3.2.2025. 6:09, Primum Sapienti wrote:
Mario Petrinovic wrote:
On 20.1.2025. 7:12, Primum Sapienti wrote:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-024-01919-1
Our earliest ancestors, Ouranopithecus, Graecopithecus, were
found in exactly that type of environment, described as "impoverished".
Ouranopithecus and Graecopithecus were
quite separated from erectus in time
and space.
So, what's the bloody fuzz, do those scientists know anything at all?
Homo antecessor was found in Spain, 1.2 mya. Jesus Christ, >>> what's wrong with today's science? We were adapted to impoverished
environment 9.6 mya, and to cold Europe 1.2 mya, and now this guy is
"discovering America". My god. Not strange that they have stupid
theories.
The stupid idea was that only Homo sapiens was "smart
enough" to do that, so all the previous species were, simply,
neglected. Stupid scientists.
Staring off into space and asserting that
an assumption is true is the AA way of
doing things. Actually doing *research* and
confirming or disproving something is
anathema to them.
What you just wrote is stupid as hell.
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