Homo erectus: A True Omnivore

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By Michael Alan Prestwood

Sun 31 Mar 2024

Published 2 years ago.

Updated 5 days ago.

Homo erectus: A True Omnivore

1.9 Million BCE

76,000 Generations Ago

Homo erectus is a direct ancestor of modern humans and represents a key point in human evolution where evidence of a truly omnivorous diet becomes clear, including the use of tools for hunting and processing both plant and animal foods. This species shows significant brain enlargement and other adaptations indicative of complex foraging and social behaviors.

Survival: From about 1.9 MYA to 50,000 years ago. Emerged in Eastern Africa, spread throughout Africa, Asia, and into Europe.
Size: 4’9″ to 6’1″
Brain Size: around 600 to 1,100 cm³
Brain to Body EQ: 3.3 to 3.8 (humans=7.4 to 7.8)

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Michael Alan Prestwood
Author & Natural Philosopher

Prestwood writes on science-first philosophy, with particular attention to the convergence of disciplines. Drawing on his TST Framework, his work emphasizes rational inquiry grounded in empirical observation while engaging questions at the edges of established knowledge. With TouchstoneTruth positioned as a living touchstone, this work aims to contribute reliable, evolving analysis in an emerging AI era where the credibility of information is increasingly contested.