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Homo Habilis was the first hominid to make tools, therefore scientists named it Homo Habilus, which means "handy man".

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homo erectus got its name because it was the first species to walk completely upright without stooping

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The 'homo sapiens' are often thought to be descendants of the Homo, which is a genus of great apes. Homo is estimated to be around 2.3 million years old.

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because homo sapiens means modern human

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What hominid was referred to as handy man?

homo habilis


What is the scientific name of the species that succeeded Homo habilis?

Homo ergaster


What is the example of homo habilis name?

i dont give a care about homo habilis i think they freekin suck


When was Homo habilis created?

Homo habilis was created in 1964.


Did the Homo Habilis lived in the Paleolithic Era?

Homo habilis.


When and where did Homo Habilis live?

Homo Habilis is a human being like us and they are one of our ancestor in the past and Homo Hablils is not a scientific name for it


Were Homo habilis real?

Yes, Homo Habilis were real. We have fossil evidence.


Could the homo habilis make fires?

there is no evidence that the homo habilis built fires


Did homo habilis stand upright?

Yes the homo habilis is taller than the homo erectus. I recently learned this from a project I've been working on.


What is the average height and weight of a Homo habilis?

the average weight of a homo habilis male is almost 100 pounds and average height of male homo habilis is 5'


What is a homo habilis?

Homo habilis is a hominide which lived 1,5-2,2 millions years ago.


What is the example of homo habilis?

i dont give a care about homo habilis i think they freekin suck