Homo Sapiens Idaltu

Homo sapiens idaltu is a subspecies of Homo sapiens that lived almost 160,000 years ago in Pleistocene Africa. "Idaltu" is from the Saho-Afar word meaning "elder" or "first born".

In the Series 4 episode "New Arrivals", a family of Homo Sapiens Idaltu were seen in Late Pleistocene Africa, 160,000 years ago. The family was struggling because of a devastating drought that is caused by the Ice Age further in the north. Like the Cro-Magnons, the Homo Sapiens Idaltu were allowed to live in the park which keeps their kin from the brink of extinction.

Facts[]

Era & Discovery[]

Homo Sapiens Idaltu lived in Africa during the Late Pleistocene from 154 to 140,000 years ago. They were among the first modern humans to exist. Around 110,000 years ago when the Ice Age began to thaw, there were as few humans left alive as there are orangutans in our era. Yet we know from our gens that we are all descended from this group of people.

Physical Attributes[]

Homo Sapiens Idaltu stood 168 cm tall and weighed 62 kg making them the same size as us.

Homo Sapiens Idaltu had bodies that were taller and slimmer than the Neanderthal which was good shape to cope with the heat of their environment. They also had dark skin which kept these humans safe from the sun. Homo Sapiens Idaltu were survivors that developed unique ability, an ability that made them us.

Behavior & Traits[]

Homo Sapiens Idaltu behavior was same to ours and often hunted together in groups.

Journal Entry[]

“	One of the earliest Homo Sapiens, Homo Sapiens Idaltu's bodies were taller and slimmer than Neanderthals which was a good shape to cope with the heat. They had a dark skin which helped keep them safe in the sun. Homo Sapeins Idaltu were survivors who had developed a unique ability, an ability that made them modern humans.	„
	— Allen Johnson, in his journal about Homo Sapiens Idaltu

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Trivia[]

Homo Sapiens Idaltu along with Cro-Magnons are the only Prehistoric Homo Sapiens to live in the park.