Australopithecus Afarensis Skull

Description

2.9 to 3.6 MYA. Australopithecus afarensis is the best represented early hominid with approximately 300 individuals representing the species. The australopithecines are only known from Africa; none have ever been found in Europe or Asia. They had ape-like and human-like characteristics. Like apes, australopithecines had long arms with curved fingers, a flat nose and strong jaw with a cranial capacity ranging from 375 to 500cc. Like humans, they had small canine teeth and had a lower body capable of bipedal walking.

Size: 19.3L x 14.9W x 18.3H (cm)