Australopithecus Africanus [TESTED – TIPS]

: Lived approximately 3.3 to 2.1 million years ago.

: Slightly larger than A. afarensis , averaging 420–500 cc. australopithecus africanus

: Latin Australo (southern), Greek pithecus (ape), and africanus (of Africa). : Lived approximately 3

: Had human-like ankle joints and pelvis for efficient ground walking. Evolutionary Significance Greek pithecus (ape)

The species Australopithecus africanus represents a landmark discovery in paleoanthropology, serving as the first evidence that humans originated in Africa. The "Southern Ape" of Africa