Humans previously almost died out
"At one point our species may have been down to as few as 2,000 individuals" reports National Geographic. While their dating of this near demise is dependent on mitochondrial DNA, and certain assumptions that may not be accurate - regardless of when this event occured, it should be enough evidence for us to prepare for it happening again.
Or at the very least, contemplate how close we came to you and your family never existing!
Or at the very least, contemplate how close we came to you and your family never existing!
Around 200,000 years ago, modern humans emerged as a distinct species. All people alive today can trace their ancestry back to these humans, according to previous studies.
By the time the first great migrations out of Africa began, around 60,000 years ago, humanity had split into distinct populations with unique genetic lineages
..."The population size was driven down to probably as low as 2,000 individuals, perhaps—just a few hundred individuals in each population," Wells added.
"We were on the brink of extinction."
posted by Rob at
Monday, April 28, 2008
2 Comments:
Been there, done that, loved it.
There are a few people trying to control billions of people.The sooner you realize you dont need all these war mongers,govts,fear propaganda control freaks.The sooner you will realize a few thousand ppl cause billions to suffer,dont belives the fear and lies.Its all a game and they know the rules and we make them as we go.In the end right will be right.
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