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The Evolution: Homo neanderthalensis
Homo neanderthalensis, also known as Neanderthals, were a species of archaic humans who lived in Eurasia from around 400,000 to 40,000 years ago. They were the closest evolutionary relatives to modern humans, sharing a common ancestor about 600,000 years ago. Neanderthals were named after the site in the Neander Valley in Germany where their remains were first discovered in 1856.
By Kobra3 years ago in Humans
The Evolution: Homo heidelbergensis
Homo heidelbergensis is an extinct species of human that lived in Africa, Europe, and western Asia during the Middle Pleistocene epoch, approximately 600,000 to 200,000 years ago. It is believed to have evolved from Homo erectus and was an ancestor of both Homo neanderthalensis and Homo sapiens. The species was named after the town of Heidelberg in Germany, where the first fossil remains were found in 1907.
By Kobra3 years ago in Humans
The Evolution: Homo erectus
Homo erectus is an extinct species of the Homo genus that lived between approximately 1.8 million and 300,000 years ago. The species was first discovered in Java, Indonesia in the late 19th century, and later fossils were found throughout Asia and Africa. Homo erectus is considered one of the most successful human ancestors, as they lived for over a million years and were able to migrate to various parts of the world.
By Kobra3 years ago in Humans
The Evolution: Homo habilis
Homo habilis is an extinct hominid species that lived between 2.8 and 1.5 million years ago. It is considered to be one of the earliest members of the genus Homo, and its name means "handy man" in Latin, reflecting its ability to make and use tools.
By Kobra3 years ago in Humans
The Disability Visibility Project
Introduction - Alice Wong “These stories do not seek to explain the meaning of disability or to inspire or elicit sympathy. Rather, they show disabled people simply being in our own words, by our own accounts.” -Alice Wong
By Lily Elle3 years ago in Humans
The Evolution: Australopithecus afarensis
Australopithecus afarensis is a species of early hominid that lived in eastern Africa approximately 3.9 to 2.9 million years ago. The species is best known for the discovery of the famous fossil specimen named "Lucy" in 1974, which provided important insights into the anatomy and behavior of early hominids.Australopithecus afarensis, also known as "Lucy," was not a dominant species in terms of its interaction with other species. In fact, it coexisted with several other hominid species during its time, including Australopithecus africanus and Paranthropus boisei.
By Kobra3 years ago in Humans
The Evolution: Ardipithecus ramidus
Ardipithecus ramidus, commonly known as Ardi, is an extinct hominid species that lived about 4.4 million years ago in what is now Ethiopia. Ardi is considered to be one of the earliest and most significant hominid fossils ever discovered, providing important insights into the evolution of bipedalism and the early history of human ancestors.One interesting fact about Ardipithecus ramidus is that it provides evidence of bipedalism in early hominids, but it also shows that the transition to bipedalism was more gradual and complex than previously thought. The structure of Ardipithecus ramidus' pelvis and lower limbs suggest that it was bipedal, but the shape of its feet and the curvature of its fingers indicate that it was still adapted for life in trees. This suggests that early hominids did not simply abandon life in the trees and start walking on two legs, but instead went through a long period of adaptation and experimentation as they developed the ability to walk on two legs while still retaining some tree-climbing abilities. This challenges the traditional view that bipedalism was a clear evolutionary advantage that quickly led to the development of more human-like traits. Instead, Ardipithecus ramidus shows that the evolution of bipedalism was a complex and gradual process that involved a range of adaptations and behaviors.
By Kobra3 years ago in Humans
The Evolution: Orrorin tugenensis
Orrorin tugenensis is an extinct hominid species that lived approximately 6 million years ago during the late Miocene epoch in what is now Kenya. It is known only from a few fragmentary fossils, including a femur bone, lower jaw, and several teeth, that were discovered in the Tugen Hills in western Kenya in 2000 by a team of paleontologists led by French scientist Brigitte Senut and her Kenyan colleague Martin Pickford.
By Kobra3 years ago in Humans
The evolution: Sahelanthropus tchadensis
Sahelanthropus tchadensis is a fascinating species of early human ancestor that lived around 7 to 6 million years ago. It is considered one of the earliest known species on the human family tree and is an important part of our understanding of human evolution. One of the most significant features of Sahelanthropus tchadensis is the position of the foramen magnum, which is the opening in the skull where the spinal cord exits. In humans, the foramen magnum is positioned underneath the skull, which allows the head to balance on top of the spinal column. In apes, the foramen magnum is positioned towards the back of the skull, which means that the head is more forward-facing. However, there is still some debate among paleontologists about the classification of Sahelanthropus tchadensis as a hominid. Some argue that it may be more closely related to the chimpanzee lineage than to the human lineage, and that the bipedalism seen in this species may have evolved independently from that of later hominids. Despite these debates, the discovery of Sahelanthropus tchadensis has provided important insights into the early evolution of bipedalism and the origins of the human lineage. It has also highlighted the importance of the African continent in the study of human evolution, as many key hominid fossils have been discovered there over the years.
By Kobra3 years ago in Humans
Why Your Male Friends have Crushes on You.
"Do I know her?" I ask, half-joking, hopping for a piece of gossip to make my boring day a little less so. "Actually you know her very, very well." My friend says, his eyes trying to catch mine in some meaningful way to pass the unspoken words.
By Tilda Colling3 years ago in Humans
Black History Month In The Year 2023
In honor of Black History Month, it is important to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black artists, athletes, musicians, and writers who have made significant impacts on culture. With the power of search engines, we can gain insight into who people are most interested in learning about.
By Jolayemi O. Joseph 3 years ago in Humans
You're On Your Own Kid
I think there's a time to come to new york and a time to leave. I was 17 and I didn't know where the time went. I felt the years but couldn't recall how the days were spent. I was 17 and never once thought I was living on promises I didn't have. I always assumed I'd pull through but sometimes you get caught. I was staring at the years I didn't have but I was still planning for them. I was trying to run but didn't understand why they locked the door. I knocked out a window now I'm lost in the street, and I'm bleeding. I knocked out a window and I ran.
By Nat 3 years ago in Humans