Homo sapiens, Australopithecus, Neanderthal and Pan troglody
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Homo sapiens, Australopithecus, Neanderthal and Pan troglody
A display of models of hominids, including human, Australopithecus, Neanderthal and chimpanzee, on display in the Life Galleries at the Natural History Museum, London
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Anthropological Anthropology Australopithecine Australopithecus Chimp Chimpanzee Compare Comparison Epitheria Eutheria Exhibit Gorilla Great Ape Haplorhini Hominid Hominidae Hominini Hominoid Hominoidea Homo Homo Neanderthalensis Homo Sapiens Human Common Chimpanzee
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In this display at the Life Galleries of the Natural History Museum in London, we find an intriguing comparison of four significant hominids: Homo sapiens (modern humans), Australopithecus (early human ancestors), Neanderthal (extinct human relatives), and Pan troglodytes, the common chimpanzee. Homo sapiens, the only extant member of the Hominidae family, are distinguished by our bipedal locomotion, advanced cognitive abilities, and complex social structures. Australopithecus, our early ancestors, are represented here by a model of Australopithecus africanus, which lived between 2.9 and 1.4 million years ago. Australopithecines were the first hominids to walk upright on two legs, but they also retained some arboreal adaptations. Neanderthals, or Homo neanderthalensis, are extinct hominids that lived in Europe and Asia from approximately 400,000 to 40,000 years ago. They are characterized by their robust build, large brains, and distinctive facial features. Neanderthals were skilled hunters and used complex tools, but they are not direct ancestors of modern humans. Pan troglodytes, the common chimpanzee, is our closest living relative in the great ape family, Haplorhini. Chimpanzees are highly intelligent, social animals that live in communities and use tools. They share about 98.7% of their DNA with humans, making them an essential comparison in understanding our evolutionary history. This display provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich diversity of the Hominidae family and the evolutionary journey that led to the emergence of modern humans. The comparison of these hominids underscores the importance of anthropological research in understanding our past and our place in the natural world.
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