The findings suggest that behavioural adaptations included returning repeatedly over thousands of years to specific rivers and ponds for fresh water, and the development of specialized tools. The authors propose that this capability to adapt may have led to the expansion of H. erectus’ geographic range.

Here is Paul Durkin, an assistant professor at U of M, discusses how a new study is changing what we know about homo erectus.

To view the entire conversation, please follow the link to CTV Winnipeg.