Leopard tooth marks were found on this Homo habilis jawbone. Image credit: Vegara-Riquelme et al., Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences (2025)

Early Humans Remained Prey to Leopards Longer Than Scientists Believed

Scientists have long believed that early humans conquered the food chain approximately 2 million years ago in East Africa. New evidence suggests this evolutionary milestone may have occurred much later than previously thought. Fresh analysis of fossilized remains challenges the established narrative about Homo habilis, revealing that these ancient hominins likely fell victim to leopard