Hominoidea Collection (page 3)

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei) mother with one month baby feeding in tree. Member of Katwe group. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda, Africa

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla berengei), aggressive young male from Titus Group, Visoke, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, August

Wallaces Orang Utan
Pongo pygmaeus, bornean orangutan specimen. An Alfred Russel Wallace specimen

Bonobo (Pan paniscus) in tree, Mpelu group, Malebo, Democratic Republic of Congo

Chimpanzee juvenile (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) in a tree. Kibale National Park, Uganda. January

Chimpanzee male (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) sleeping on the forest floor with feet up, Kibale National Park, Uganda. January

Tapanuli Orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis). Togus, adult flanged male. Batang Toru Forest, Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Project, North Sumatran Province, Indonesia

Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) mother and baby, Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo-Kalimatan, Indonesia, endangered species

Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) mother holding baby twins age five months, Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda. Endangered species

Bonobo (Pan paniscus) captive, portrait, occurs in the Congo Basin. Leaves digitally added

Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) mother and 4 month infant resting in tropical forest, Western Uganda

Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) infant, aged one and a half playing in tree, in tropical forest, Western Uganda

Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) mother and baby age two and a half, tropical forest, Western Uganda

Two Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) infants, aged 4 years, playing together, Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesia

Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) sub-adult playing with infant sibling, aged 3 years, Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesia

RF - Young Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in tree. Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo-Kalimatan, Indonesia. Endangered species

Homo erectus cranium casts Peking Man & OH9
Left: This skull is a reconstruction based upon evidence discovered at locality 1, Zhoukoudian Cave which date back 500, 000 years

Homo erectus (or Homo ergaster), Turkana boy (KNM-WT 15000)
A replica of the fossil cranium (with reconstruction) that once belonged to a male Homo erectus aged 9 to 12 years old when he died

Homo erectus, Java Man cranium (Sangiran 17)

Aegyptopithecus zeuxis
Illustration of an Egyptian Ape by Maurice Wilson. The forerunners of both monkeys and apes. These small arboreal primates lived 35-32 million years ago in the tropical rain forests of northern Egypt

Pongo pygmaeus, orangutan
Portrait of a female orangutan, native to the Islands of Java, Sumatra and Borneo. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Homo erectus, Java Man (Sangiran 17) cranium cast
Three quarter view of partially reconstructed cranium of Homo erectus Java Man about 700, 000 years old known as Sangiran 17. Discovered by Towikromo in 1969

Homo erectus crania (Ngandong 1 & Trinil)
The larger cranium belongs to Homo erectus discovered at Ngandong near to the Solo River on the island of Java, Indonesia

Homo heidelbergensis, Boxgrove Man tibia
The tibia or shin bone of Boxgrove Man (Homo heidelbergensis) discovered in a quarry at Boxgrove, West Sussex, UK. The specimen dates back 500

Homo sapiens, Cro-Magnon man
A model head of Homo sapiens, Cro-Magnon man. Cro-Magnon man, an anatomically modern human lived around 30, 000 years ago in the Dordogne region of France. This model was created by Maurice Wilson

Homo neanderthalensis
A model head of Neanderthal man (Homo neanderthalensis) created by Maurice Wilson. Neanderthal man is believed to have lived between around 130, 000 and 35, 000 years ago

Homo heidelbergensis, Boxgrove Man
An artists impression of Boxgrove Man (Homo heidelbergensis) based on fossil evidence discovered at a quarry in Boxgrove, Chichester, W. Sussex

Gigantopithecus model jaw
Model of Gigantopithecus jaw with Gorilla jaw for scale

Australopithecus boisei (OH5) & Homo habilis (OH24) crania
Two cranium casts of: (left) Australopithecus boisei known as OH5 and (right) homo habilis known as OH24. Both original specimens were discovered within Bed 1 at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Wallaces Orang Utan
Pongo pygmaeus, bornean orangutan specimen. An Alfred Russel Wallace specimen

A Happy Family
Plate 13 taken from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated with designs by Joseph Wolf, London 1874. Date: 1874

Western Lowland Gorilla -Gorilla gorilla gorilla-, infant, native to Africa, captive, Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

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Hominoidea, also known as the superfamily of apes, encompasses a diverse range of species that have played a crucial role in our understanding of human evolution. From the famous Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1), affectionately nicknamed Lucy, to the powerful Homo neanderthalensis and the majestic Bornean Orangutan, each member of this group has left an indelible mark on scientific research. One fascinating aspect explored through hominoid studies is the concept of sensory and motor homunculus. These visual representations depict how different areas of our brain are responsible for processing sensory information from specific body parts and controlling their movements. By studying these maps, scientists gain insights into our ancestors' cognitive abilities and physical adaptations. Hominid crania provide valuable clues about ancient hominoids' skull structures and cranial capacities. The discovery of Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) or Lucy's partial skeleton revolutionized paleoanthropology by revealing important details about bipedalism and early human locomotion. The Homo neanderthalensis at Swanscombe in the UK showcases these ancient humans in action. Their existence alongside modern humans challenges conventional notions about our evolutionary lineage while highlighting their unique cultural practices. Bornean Orangutans captivate us with their enchanting faces captured in portraits taken within Tanjung Puting reserve. These critically endangered primates remind us not only of our shared ancestry but also emphasize the importance of conservation efforts to protect their dwindling populations. Proconsul africanus represents an extinct genus that lived during the Miocene epoch, providing critical insights into primate evolution before apes diverged from monkeys. Studying its anatomy helps researchers understand how ancestral forms gradually evolved into today's great apes.