Ancient tooth suggests Denisovans ventured far beyond Siberia - Nature.com

Molar found in Laos could be the first fossil evidence that the hominin species was far-ranging and able to adapt to different climates.

The fossilized molar, seen here from several angles, is thought to have belonged to a young Denisovan girl that died between 164,000 and 131,000 years ago.Credit: F. Demeter A fossilized tooth unear… [+4766 chars]

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