More 'Hobbits' found

[Numenor]

BBC: More Homo floresiensis found

Looks like they definately are a distinct species and not an example of a diseased Homo sapiens.

 

[Remus]

Who suggested that disease had anything to do with them? This is the first I've heard that idea.

 

[Numenor]

Who suggested that disease had anything to do with them? This is the first I've heard that idea.

Sceptics suggested it, as per the BBC article. Also see the 'Other Interpretations' section of the Talk Origins article.

 

[Remus]

I must be missing your point.

 

[Tonks]

I must be missing your point.

Most likely. Lol. Seems like some folks are desperately grabbing for an answer in the face of overwhelming evidence.

 

[shernren]

Elaborate?