Question

Differentiate between the following:

Homo habilis and Homo sapiens

Answer 1

Homo habilis:

Homo habilis is the thought to be the direct ancestor of the modern Humans. Humans are much more evolved than the Homo habilis with many evolved traits in them.

Homo sapiens:

Homo sapiens are highly civilized with a denser population. They also have a good communication skills. They are also well versed in art and trade.

Homo habilis	Homo sapiens
Existed in Africa $2$ million years ago.	Exist all over the world and evolved just $10,000$ years ago.
2. Cranial capacity is $650C.C$	2. Cranial capacity is $1400C.C$
3. Forehead vertical, face and jaws flattened.	3. Forehead is straight along with slight eye-brow ridges with a prominent chin.
4. They used simple stone-made tools	4. Tools made and used are much more advanced and precise
5. Communication and other intelligence-related skills are not very much of an exemplary level.	5. Communication skills like logical thinking, speech ability, and intelligence is very high
6. No record of domestication of animals was seen.	6. Started domestication of animals
7.Mainly dependent on hunting animals for food.	7. Raised crops and used their products for food also.