The discussions reflect strong alignment and curiosity about the research, as evidenced by phrases like 'suggest Homo habilis may not have been the hunter' and references to AI analyses, which indicate active engagement and recognition of potential shifts in understanding human evolutionary roles. The tone combines curiosity and cautious support, emphasizing the importance of new evidence in reshaping traditional ideas.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions support the idea that Homo habilis was prey rather than predator, aligning with the research findings, as shown by phrases like 'suggest Homo habilis may not have been the hunter we thought' and 'Homo habilis as prey.'
InterestHigh interest
The topic captivated interest among users, with comments highlighting surprise and curiosity, evidenced by mentions of new AI analysis and challenging traditional views.
EngagementHigh engagement
Participants actively engaged through sharing links, quoting research, and referencing analyses, indicating a deep interest in understanding the implications of the study.
ImpactModerate impact
While the discussions indicate relevance and potential influence on perspectives about early human behavior, the overall impact on broader scientific discourse appears moderate, as most comments focus on summarizing or sharing interpretations rather than
Abstract in brief
Homo habilis is believed to have been involved in early stone tool use, meat eating, and altering predator-prey relationships, which could have impacted human evolution.
Using AI-based computer vision techniques to analyze bone surface modifications, researchers identified leopard activity on H. habilis bones, suggesting predation rather than scavenging.
These findings imply that H. habilis faced significant predation hazards, influencing its behavior, survival strategies, and its role in the shift toward terrestrial adaptation and increased dominance over carnivores.]
Homo habilis comidos por leopardos. La posición trófica de algunos de los primeros representantes del género Homo tal vez no difería mucho de la de los australopitecos.
Early humans and the balance of power: Homo habilis as prey https://t.co/jz53Hmqb24
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➡️Recent publication in @NYASciences:
New AI analyses of bone surface modifications suggest Homo habilis may not have been the hunter we thought—but prey of big cats. This challenges the traditional view of their role in early human evolution.
https://t.co/iGsLAWvOJZ
Aquí compartimos la nota de prensa de la Universidad de Rice en la que entrevistan a nuestro codirector, Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo, a raíz de la publicación del artículo "Early humans and the balance of power: Homo habilis as prey" en @NYASciences
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Marina Vegara-Riquelme
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La semana pasada salió este artículo en Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences:
Early humans and the balance of power: Homo habilis as prey
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AI analysis of fossil bite marks shows leopards actively hunted Homo habilis in Tanzania 2 million years ago, indicating humans were prey and highlighting predator-prey dynamics that influenced human evolution.
Homo habilis was an early human species that lived 2.4 to 1.65 million years ago in East Africa. This video covers their physical traits, increased brain size, bipedalism, arboreal habits, and their survival as…
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Homo habilis comidos por leopardos. La posición trófica de algunos de los primeros representantes del género Homo tal vez no difería mucho de la de los australopitecos.
Early humans and the balance of power: Homo habilis as prey doi.org/10.1111/nyas...
Homo habilis comidos por leopardos. La posición trófica de algunos de los primeros representantes del género Homo tal vez no difería mucho de la de los australopitecos.
Early humans and the balance of power: Homo habilis as prey https://t.co/jz53Hmqb24
Nov 2, 2025 · 43 likes · 13 shares · 12,481 followersView post →
Early humans and the balance of power: Homo habilis as prey - Vegara‐Riquelme - Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/jNg2AboobW
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Link al artículo en @NYASciences:
https://t.co/iGsLAWvOJZ
#EvoluciónHumana #Tafonomía #InteligenciaArtificial #Olduvai #GargantadeOlduvai #Tanzania #Homohabilis
Aquí compartimos la nota de prensa de la Universidad de Rice en la que entrevistan a nuestro codirector, Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo, a raíz de la publicación del artículo "Early humans and the balance of power: Homo habilis as prey" en @NYASciences
⬇️ https://t.co/t1Gk1nz0rt
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New article on NYA Sciences co-written by our professor Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo:
"Early Humans and the Balance of Power: Homo habilis as prey"
Read it online: nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
New article on @NYASciences co-written by our professor Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo: "Early Humans and the Balance of Power: Homo habilis as prey"
Read it online: https://t.co/xp3L1OAzFL https://t.co/dvKUA7klLS
➡️Recent publication in @NYASciences:
New AI analyses of bone surface modifications suggest Homo habilis may not have been the hunter we thought—but prey of big cats. This challenges the traditional view of their role in early human evolution.
https://t.co/iGsLAWvOJZ
A new study suggests that Homo habilis, once thought to be early human hunters, may have been prey instead. Researchers analyzed 2-million-year-old fossils from Olduvai Gorge and found tooth marks with over 90% similarity to those made by leopards.
https://t.co/C5UhnJLClU
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Marina Vegara-Riquelme
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La semana pasada salió este artículo en Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences:
Early humans and the balance of power: Homo habilis as prey
https://t.co/5qNnTPRJzP
Early humans and the balance of power: Homo habilis as prey - Vegara‐Riquelme - Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/jNg2AboobW
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