Scientists Discover New Species of Ancient Human in Philippine Cave In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of archaeologists has unearthed the remains of a previously unknown species of ancient human in a cave system in the Philippines. The find, which has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, is believed to be a previously undiscovered branch of the human family tree. The team, led by a renowned paleoanthropologist, has been excavating the cave system for years, but it was only recently that they stumbled upon the remains of the new species. Further analysis is expected to reveal more about this ancient human, including its habits, diet, and how it fits into the broader human evolutionary narrative.