That Time Our Ancestors Almost Went Extinct - The Near Extinction of Homo Erectus

Explore the fascinating story of how our human ancestors nearly faced extinction nearly a million years ago. Discover new evidence suggesting that the Homo erectus population dwindled to as few as a thousand individuals, putting our species on the brink of disappearing forever. Learn about the factors that led to this population bottleneck and how our ancestors managed to survive and eventually thrive, leading to the global human population we see today. Gain insights into human evolution, prehistoric challenges, and the resilience of our species in this engaging 12-minute video from SciShow, hosted by Hank Green.