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But we are only one of a number of human species - primates of the Hominini tribe - that have existed on our planet across the millennia. In 2004 the world was astounded by the discovery of Homo floresiensis, a species of human never encountered before, on the island of Flores in the Indonesian archipelago.

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PublisherMelbourne University Publishing

ISBN-100522877915

ISBN-139780522877915

eBay Product ID (ePID)20057248124

Product Key Features

Number of Pages216 Pages

Publication NameLittle Species, Big Mystery : the Story of Homo Floresiensis

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2022

SubjectLife Sciences / Biology, Paleontology

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaScience

AuthorDebbie Argue

FormatUk-Trade Paper

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight11.9 Oz

Item Length8.8 in

Item Width6.2 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2021-388379

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal569.97

Table Of ContentPrologueTimeline of species1 The discoveryNicknaming Homo floresiensis 'the Hobbit'2 Controversy from the start3 Fitting Homo floresiensis on the family treeWhat's in a name?4 Fossil bones of the So'a Basin, Flores: The ancestors ofHomo floresiensis?5 Float, walk or swim?: How did Homo floresiensis get to Flores? 6 Big surprise in the Philippines: Homo luzonensisReactions to Homo luzonensisLet's go diggingAppendix A: Cousins by the dozensAppendix B: Hominin fossil discoveriesAppendix C: Beach Boys songsGlossaryNotesAcknowledgementsIndex

SynopsisThere is only one kind of human on earth today: us. But we are only one of a number of human species - primates of the Hominini tribe - that have existed on our planet across the millennia. In 2004 the world was astounded by the discovery of Homo floresiensis, a species of human never encountered before, on the island of Flores in the Indonesian archipelago. A very short, thickset being, with long arms and feet and an appetite for stegodons (a now extinct relative of modern elephants), it was soon nicknamed 'the hobbit'. As recently as 52,500 years ago, at a time when our own ancestors were spreading around the world, these 'hobbit' cousins lived also, at least on Flores. In Little Species, Big Mystery archaeologist Debbie Argue takes us on a journey of thrilling scientific discovery, recounting the unearthing of H. floresiensis, the archaeological expeditions that have followed, other finds - including that of a small Philippines hominin - and new paths of research and discussion. Argue conveys the excitement of searching for and finding clues to a lost past, and the animated discussions that have flowed from their discovery. She provides much contextual information to strengthen our grasp of the essential coordinates of this field and stimulate our interest in the shadowy, fascinating realm of prerecorded time., There is only one kind of human on earth today: us. But we are only one of a number of human species - primates of the Hominini tribe - that have existed on our planet across the millennia. In 2004 the world was astounded by the discovery of Homo floresiensis , a species of human never encountered before, on the island of Flores in the Indonesian archipelago. A very short, thickset being, with long arms and feet and an appetite for stegodons (a now extinct relative of modern elephants), it was soon nicknamed 'the hobbit'. As recently as 52,500 years ago, at a time when our own ancestors were spreading around the world, these 'hobbit' cousins lived also, at least on Flores. In Little Species, Big Mystery archaeologist Debbie Argue takes us on a journey of thrilling scientific discovery, recounting the unearthing of H. floresiensis , the archaeological expeditions that have followed, other finds - including that of a small Philippines hominin - and new paths of research and discussion. Argue conveys the excitement of searching for and finding clues to a lost past, and the animated discussions that have flowed from their discovery. She provides much contextual information to strengthen our grasp of the essential coordinates of this field and stimulate our interest in the shadowy, fascinating realm of prerecorded time.

LC Classification NumberGN282.5.A74 2022