The first known hybrid human was a daughter born approximately 90,000 years ago from the mating of a Neanderthal female and a Denisovan male.
Discovery of the First Known Hybrid Hominin
This groundbreaking discovery was made by researchers who sequenced the genome from a bone fragment found in a cave. The results revealed that the individual was the offspring of two distinct hominin groups, the Neanderthals and Denisovans.
Details of the Hybrid
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Parentage | Neanderthal female and Denisovan male |
| Time Period | Approximately 90,000 years ago |
| Location | Cave (specific location not detailed in the reference) |
| Discovery Date | August 2018 |
| Significance | Earliest known offspring of two distinct hominin groups |
Implications of the Discovery
- This finding provides direct evidence of interbreeding between different hominin groups.
- It highlights the complexity of human evolutionary history and the relationships between Neanderthals, Denisovans, and modern humans.
- It underscores the importance of genetic analysis in uncovering past human interactions.
This discovery significantly adds to our understanding of how different hominin groups interacted and interbred in the past. The existence of this hybrid individual suggests that these interactions were not uncommon.
