Yousuke Kaifu
Yousuke Kaifu is a paleoanthropologist at the University of Tokyo, known for his research on ancient hominids. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of the species Homo floresiensis, often referred to as 'hobbits' due to their small stature. His recent studies have focused on fossils discovered in Mata Menge, Indonesia, which provide new insights into the evolution and characteristics of these enigmatic ancestors.
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Yousuke Kaifu is an evolutionary anthropologist at the University of Tokyo who led a team on a canoe trip from Taiwan to Japan to explore ancient human migration.
Cramps, fatigue and hallucinations: paddling 200km in a Paleolithic canoe from Taiwan to Japan | Japan
United Kingdom· 2025-07-04
Yousuke Kaifu, an evolutionary anthropologist at the University of Tokyo, demonstrated how ancient people might have crossed the sea.
Mit Steinzeit-Kanu gegen eine der stärksten Meeresströmungen der Welt
Switzerland· 2025-06-26
Yousuke Kaifu, a paleoanthropologist from the University of Tokyo, discussed the significance of the findings related to Homo floresiensis.
Como eram os ‘hobbits’, primos dos humanos que viveram na Terra há 700 mil anos
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-16
