Hominins: The End of the Hominin River

Our journey down the Hominin River in search of our ancestors and the evolution of our species has been extensive. Homo sapiens began exploring the world 300,000 years ago, and anatomically modern humans appeared 200,000 years ago. We, also known as Homosapiens sapiens, are the last surviving species of the Hominin family. However, as we speed along the river, we may overlook a significant change - the river is now narrower, with its tributaries gone. This river, which has been around for over 6 million years, may be nearing its end sooner than we anticipate. With millions of years behind us, we might only have a few centuries left to navigate.

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Music in this Episode

• Denouement by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

• Ghost by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

• Human Survivor by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com