What are facts about the Homo Habilis people?

Homo habilis, meaning "handy man," lived approximately 2.4 to 1.4 million years ago in East Africa. They were the first early hominins to make and use stone tools, which led to the advancement of their hunting and scavenging abilities. Homo habilis had a relatively small brain size compared to later hominin species, but they were still capable of making simple tools and adapting to their environment.