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Why was the first human species named Homo habilis?

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1. The scientist Louis Leakey who discovered this first human species named it ‘Homo habilis’. 

2. He found some tools made by them beside their fossilized remains. 

3. In Latin ‘Homo habilis’ means the man who can use his hands skillfully. 

4. Thus, the first human species got their name.

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