| Homo habilis Skulls Homo habilis was first described in 1960 in the Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. Homo habilis is the widely accepted as the direct predecessor to H. ergaster/erectus. This species name means "Handyman", referring to the early belief that H. habilis was the first tool maker. Notable specimens attributed to this species are KNM-ER 1813 and OH 24. View Other Fossil Hominidae Skulls  |
 Homo habilis Skull WBH-02 High Resolution |
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| WBH-02 KNM ER 1813  Museum Quality length: 19cm / 7.48" |
WBH-10 OH 24  Museum Quality length: 18.5cm / 7.28” |
WEM-65 1813  Teaching Quality length: 19cm / 7.48” |
WEM-24 1813  Teaching Quality length: 11.5cm / 4.5” |
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| Homo habilis | Family: Fossil Hominidae |
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