This overlooked human ancestor wielded tools with a gorilla-like grip

Researchers in Kenya excavated the first hand and foot bones belonging to'Paranthropis boisei.' Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. When it comes to our evolutionary cousins, Neanderthals get most of the attention. Part of this is understandable, since there was a time in Earth's history when the role of dominant primate was up for grabs . Tweak any number of environmental factors, and the tool-wielding, yarn-weaving may have outlasted its cousins (aka humans) instead of going extinct around 40,000 years ago.