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The fossils of Homo habilis was discovered by Leaky et al. (1964) in

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Germany
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Europe
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Australia
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Africa
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Solution

The correct option is D Africa
Homo habilis is one of the earliest members of the genus Homo, has a slightly larger braincase and smaller face and teeth than in Australopithecus or older hominin species. But it still retains some ape-like features, including long arms and a moderately-prognathic face. Its name, which means handy man, was given in 1964 because this species was thought to represent the first maker of stone tools. Currently, the oldest stone tools are dated slightly older than the oldest evidence of the genus Homo. A team led by scientists Louis and Mary Leakey uncovered the fossilized remains of a unique early human between 1960 and 1963 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania (Africa).
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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