Australopithecus afarensis, artwork C013 / 9569
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Australopithecus afarensis, artwork C013 / 9569
Australopithecus afarensis, artwork. This hominin lived between 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago in what is now eastern Africa. It is thought that A. afarensis may have given rise to several lineages of early human. Compared to the modern human skull, A. afarensis had a forward protruding (prognathic) face and held a smaller brain. They walked upright, although they retained the ability to climb trees
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Africa African Ancestor Ancestors Anthropological Anthropology Australopithecine Australopithecus Afarensis Bipedal Evolution Evolutionary Biology Extinct Footprint Footprints Fossil Human Fossil Man Hominid Hominin Human Evolution Mammal Mammals Palaeontological Paleontological Prehistoric Prehistory Primate Primates Primatology Track Tracks Palaeontology
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This print showcases the artwork C013 / 9569 of Australopithecus afarensis, a remarkable hominin that roamed eastern Africa between 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago. Believed to be an ancestor of early humans, A. afarensis holds great significance in our understanding of human evolution. In this illustration, we witness the male and female A. afarensis duo traversing their ancient landscape with bipedal strides while leaving behind their distinctive footprints. These tracks serve as a tangible connection to our distant past, revealing the ability of these primates to both walk upright and climb trees. Notably different from modern humans, A. afarensis possessed a prognathic face that protruded forward and housed a smaller brain size. This visual representation allows us to appreciate the unique features that set them apart from us today. The meticulous attention to detail in this artwork by Raul Martin transports us back in time, offering glimpses into the lives of these extinct mammals who played an integral role in shaping our evolutionary journey. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print, let it remind us of our shared ancestry with these ancient beings and ignite curiosity about the mysteries they hold within their fossilized remains—a testament to the wonders of biology, anthropology, paleontology, and human evolution captured beautifully on paper by Science Photo Library's talented team.
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