Evolution of Humans

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Homo Erectus lived about 1.4 million years ago. Erectus means "Man who walks upright."He has modern limbs and he lived in social groups. Ramapithecus lived 14 million years ago. Said to be the our oldest ancestor. He has the same tooth pattern like man. This ancestor is more like a orangutan than humans. Ardipithecus Ramidus lived 4.4 million years ago. A nickname for him is "Ardi." He shows the traits of both apes and Australopithecines. The name means "Ground root." Australopithecus Afarensis lived about 3.5 million years ago. The name means "Southern per of afar." Lucy is the most complete version of this ancestor found. Austrlopithecus Africanus lived about 2.5 million years ago. It walked mostly on two feet. It was 3.5 to 5 feet tall and 65 to 90 pounds. Homo Habilis lived about 2 million years ago. Which means "Man with abilities." Had a larger brain capacity. Also made and used tools. Homo Naledi lived also 2 million years ago. He is named "Star Man" because he was found in the Rising Star Cave in South Africa. It was discovered in 2013. Homo Antecessor lived about 800 thousand years ago. His name means "Mans Forebearer." It is possibly the missing link. Homo Sapiens lived about 300 thousand years ago. His name means "Man who thinks." They were divided into two categories, Neanderthal and Cromagnon. Cromagnon were the smart ones.