> Early humans have been reported to have a maximum life expectancy of 40 years, less than half by modern standards. Similarly, in chimpanzees the lifespan was estimated at 39.7 years. The maximum longevity of a chimpanzee in the wild is thought to be of a 55 years old female, however it is reported that many live to approximately 40 years of age.
It seems like what we’re really seeing here is the similarity in lifespan between our earliest human ancestors and other primate species.
The earliest humans would not yet have had access to consistent shelter, fire or tools/weapons and these developments carried with them enormous benefits with respect to health and comfort.
It seems like what we’re really seeing here is the similarity in lifespan between our earliest human ancestors and other primate species.
The earliest humans would not yet have had access to consistent shelter, fire or tools/weapons and these developments carried with them enormous benefits with respect to health and comfort.