Short description pinpoints traits and behaviors unique to Homo habilis and reveals its brain capacity. Also find skull picture.

Resource details the discovery of Homo habilis and the significance of Olduvai Gorge. Review the hominid's physical structure, tools and culture.

Discover the characteristics of the first known human species, which existed approximately 2.2 to 1.6 million years ago in east Africa.

View "Twiggy," the most complete of the Homo habilis skulls discovered in 1968 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania.