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Australopithecus afarensis
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Australopithecus afarensis
Illustration by Maurice Wilson of extinct African hominids (Australopithecus afarensis) living 3-4 million years ago. They walked upright, although they retained the ability to climb trees
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1914 1987 20th Century Anthropological Anthropology Art And Illustration Australopithecine Australopithecus Cave Epitheria Eutheria Evolution Geomorphology Great Ape Haplorhini Hominid Hominidae Hominini Hominoid Hominoidea Landform Mammalia Australopithecus Afarensis
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This illustration by Maurice Wilson depicts a family of Australopithecus afarensis, extinct African hominids who lived approximately 3-4 million years ago. Australopithecus afarensis are recognized as some of the earliest known hominids, exhibiting both bipedal locomotion and the ability to climb trees. The scene unfolds in a cave setting, with the Australopithecus family huddled around a fire, a crucial discovery in human evolution. The use of fire marked a significant turning point for our ancestors, providing warmth, protection, and the ability to cook food. The Australopithecus family, consisting of several individuals, are shown as great apes, with distinct hominid features such as a prominent brow ridge and a smaller braincase compared to modern humans. They are classified as part of the order Primates, family Hominidae, subfamily Homininae, and tribe Hominini. The Australopithecus genus falls under the superorder Anthropoidea, which includes great apes and humans. Australopithecus afarensis is specifically classified as a member of the infraorder Simiiformes, the suborder Haplorhini, and the parvorder Anthropoidea. This illustration offers a glimpse into the past, providing a visual representation of our early ancestors and their way of life. It is a testament to the rich history of anthropology and the ongoing exploration of our evolutionary past. The Australopithecus family, with their unique blend of adaptations, serves as a bridge between our primate past and our modern human present.
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