Ancient drought may have wiped out the real-life hobbits ...

What’s Happening

Listen up: A massive, centuries-long drought may have driven the extinction of the “hobbits” of Flores.

Climate records preserved in cave formations show rainfall plummeted just as the small human species disappeared. (and honestly, same)

At the same time, pygmy elephants they depended on declined sharply as rivers dried up.

Why This Matters

Scientists and researchers are watching this development closely.

This could have implications for future research in this area.

The Bottom Line

This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more info drops.

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