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| Toumai (Sahelanthropus tchadensis) |
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| Possible early hominid ancestor Flat-faced biped with chimp sized brain 6-7 mya Prognathic face Forested environment |
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| 4.5-4.3 mya Primitave biped Smaller canines Same brain size as a chimp Thought to be bipedal |
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| Australopithecus anamensis |
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| 4.2-3.9 Biped found in Kenya Thick tooth enamel Smaller canines, bigger molars Open woodlands |
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| Australopithecus afarensis |
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| 4-3 mya LUCY East Africa Pelvis to support upper body weight |
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3.5 mya
Flat faced biped with chimp sized brain |
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| Australopithecus africanus |
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2-1 mya
Olduvai Gorge
Nutcraker man |
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Olduvai Gorge
Koobi Fora
Brain size, teeth, stone tools |
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