This hominid group lived between 1.5 and 2 million years ago. Homo Habilis lived for 500,000 years.

Where Did This Hominid Group Live?

Homo Habilis lived in Africa. Mary and Louis Leakey were searching for proof of early hominids in Africa when they came across the bones.

What Capabilities Did This Hominid Group Have?

The Homo Habilis had one main capability, they could make tools.

How Did These Capabilities Improve Their Lives?

The capabilities of the Homo Habilis allowed them to do more than they could of with out them. They used rocks as chopping tools, they made sharp pieces of stone for a cutting tool, they also used animal bones as digging tools. They may have used some sort of tool to crush animal bones.