Hobbit humans on Indonesian island found to be even smaller than previously estimated

The discovery of Homo floresiensis, also known as the "hobbit," was made in 2003 on the island of Flores in Indonesia. Fossils found on the island dated back 700,000 years and belonged to a tiny adult human, approximately 3.5 feet tall. The species is believed to have undergone a significant reduction in body size early in its evolution. A recent study suggests that the ancestors of Homo floresiensis may have been even shorter than previously thought, with some estimates as low as 3 feet tall. This discovery provides new insights into the evolution of human species and their adaptations to different environments.