This overlooked human ancestor wielded tools with a gorilla-like grip

The evolutionary narrative surrounding human ancestors has often been dominated by Neanderthals, overshadowing other significant hominins like Paranthropus boisei. Recent findings from fossilized remains in Kenya challenge long-held assumptions about this species, which thrived around 1.5 million years ago. Previously, the understanding of P. boisei was limited due to a scarcity of skeletal evidence, primarily consisting of skulls and teeth. However, the discovery of hand and foot bones reveals that this species possessed a unique combination of human-like grip capabilities and gorilla-like st