Homo habilis, translated meaning “hand man“, are next in line after the Australopithecus africanus. Fossils have been found as well as objects that resemble tools in the Olduvia Gorge. Paleontologists, Mary Leakly and Louis Leakly, thought that they had found the tool makers of the fossils that they found in the Olduvia Gorge when they uncovered the skeletal remains of the first hominid humans. Louis Leakly’s speculation soon changes once the Leakly team had finally found the hominid fossils and declared that it was not the case.
These handy men have been found to have roamed the earth about 2 - 1.6 millions years ago and were found to have roamed eastern Africa. From the measurement of the skeletons discovered, paleontologists have learned that Homo habilis are about 1-1.5m tall and weigh close to the Australopithecines. Their cranial capacity is larger than the Australopithecines which measure at 500 - 650cc and they had a relatively smaller face and nose development. They also had thinner jaws and smaller, narrow molars.
No evidence of religion or medicine has been found on the Homo habilis. Their communication is speculated to be similar to the Australopithecines and their behaviors resemble the more robust Australopithecines. Paleontologist concluded that the Homo habilis lived in caves because of the location of the uncovered remains. An indication that they used tools was also made because of the objects found near the skeletons in the caves.