Pleistocene-Age Denisovan Fossil Found in Taiwan

A 190,000- to 10,000-year-old fossilized mandible found in the Penghu Channel, Taiwan, in the 2000s belonged to a male Denisovan, according to an analysis of ancient proteins. The post Pleistocene-Age Denisovan Fossil Found in Taiwan appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Apr 10, 2025 - 15:30
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Pleistocene-Age Denisovan Fossil Found in Taiwan
An artist’s concept of a Penghu Denisovan walking under the bright Sun during the Pleistocene of Taiwan. Image credit: Cheng-Han Sun.

A 190,000- to 10,000-year-old fossilized mandible found in the Penghu Channel, Taiwan, in the 2000s belonged to a male Denisovan, according to an analysis of ancient proteins.

The post Pleistocene-Age Denisovan Fossil Found in Taiwan appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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