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Human Ancestors: Quick Facts

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Homo heidelbergensis
Side view illustration of Australopithecus afarensis, an early human ancestor, shown walking upright with a hairy body and ape-like facial features. A scale beside the figure marks 12 inches and 40 centimeters.
An illustration of Homo habilis, an early human ancestor, shown walking upright with a hairy body and ape-like features. A scale beside the figure indicates height in inches and centimeters.
Side-view illustration of a Homo erectus individual, depicted with a robust, upright body covered in hair, walking with one arm bent. A scale bar beside the figure shows measurements in inches and centimeters.
Illustration of a Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) shown walking in profile, with a stocky, muscular build, prominent brow, and body hair, alongside a scale bar indicating 12 inches or 40 centimeters.
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