What is Australopithecus?
Q: What is Australopithecus?
A: Australopithecus is an extinct genus of hominids closely related to humans.
Q: Who discovered the first Australopithecus?
A: The first Australopithecus described was the Taung Child, discovered by Raymond Dart.
Q: Where are the remains of Australopithecus mostly found?
A: The remains of Australopithecus are mostly found in East Africa.
Q: How old is the first Australopithecus fossil?
A: The first Australopithecus fossil is from 3.9 million years ago.
Q: What is the estimated time when the split from other apes would have taken place?
A: The split from other apes would have taken place earlier, perhaps about 5 million years ago.
Q: What is the believed relationship between Australopithecus and humans?
A: It is widely believed that the group of which Australopithecus is part gave rise to the genus Homo, and hence to human beings.
Q: What are the two different forms of Australopithecus?
A: The two different forms of Australopithecus are the lightweight gracile australopithecines and the bulkier robust australopithecines.
