Homo bodoensis Diorama (IMAGE) The University of Winnipeg Caption Homo bodoensis, a new species of human ancestor, lived in Africa during the Middle Pleistocene. Credit Ettore Mazza Usage Restrictions Credit Ettore Mazza License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.