Muotots

Muotots, also known as Muotaths, are a group of ancient, extinct hominids that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, approximately 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago. They are named after the Muota Valley in Kenya, where their fossils were first discovered. Muotots are characterized by their small size, with an average height of around 100 cm, and their distinctive facial features, including a small face, large eyes, and a prominent brow ridge.

Muotots are believed to have been early hominids, possibly related to the genus Australopithecus. They are thought to have lived in wooded environments, using tools made from stone and bone. Their diet is believed to have consisted mainly of fruits, nuts, and small animals.

The first Muotot fossils were discovered in 1959 by a team of paleontologists led by Louis Leakey. Since then, several more fossils have been found, including a nearly complete skull and several partial skeletons. These fossils have provided valuable insights into the evolution of early hominids and their adaptations to their environment.

Muotots are an important part of the fossil record, as they help to fill in the gap between the earlier Australopithecus species and the later Homo species. Their small size and distinctive facial features suggest that they may have been an early form of bipedal hominid, paving the way for the evolution of later hominid species.