Eons: When Hobbits Were Real

A skull from the fossils of Homo floresiensis, and a rough sketch of the limbs of the fossil remains are presented.

In October 2004, the understanding of the human family tree was turned upside down. Anthropologists reported that they had discovered the bones of a tiny, unknown hominin, on the Indonesian island of Flores. It was named Homo floresiensis, but it's often called "the hobbit" for its short stature and oddly proportioned feet. It’s been at the center of a major controversy in the field ever since. Part of the "Eons" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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paleontology

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  • Eons: When Hobbits Were Real

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    PBS Digital Studios
    Length:
    9 minutes