Human Niche Expansion in Africa Paved Way for Successful Eurasian Migration
Africa,marked by adapting to diverse habitats,preceded and enabled the successful migration to Eurasia.">
Image: Humans adapted to diverse African environments before migrating to Eurasia. Credit: Ondrej Pelanek and Martin Pelanek
A new study published in nature sheds light on why humans successfully migrated out of Africa approximately 50,000 years ago, while earlier attempts failed. The key? A significant expansion of the human niche within Africa itself, characterized by adapting to a wider range of environments [[2]].
Ecological flexibility: The Key to Eurasian Success
For years, scientists have debated the reasons behind the successful dispersal of humans from Africa into eurasia. While all non-Africans today descend from a relatively small group that migrated around 50
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