Haplorhini Collection (#4)

Rhinopithecus roxellanae, snub-nosed monkey
Plate 36 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Homo sapiens cranium (UC 101)
Skull UC 101 discovered at the upper cave (Shandingdong), Zhoukoudian, China. This specimen belonging to Modern Homo sapiens dates back to 30, 000 years ago

Plate 73 of the Reeves Collection (Zoology)
LS Plate 73 of the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China, 1774-1856

Archaic Homo sapiens cranium (Laetoli 18)
A front view of a cranium belonging to Archaic Homo sapiens dating back to 150, 000 years ago. This specimen known as Laetoli 18 was discovered within the Ngaloba bed at Laetoli in Tanazania

Casts of Australopithecus boisei jaw bones
Casts of Upper jaw (left) of Australopithecus (Paranthropus) boisei from the Olduvai Gorge; lower jaw (right) of Australopithecus (Paranthropus) boisei from Peninj

Pithecia pithecia, white-faced saki
Fox-tailed Monkey, Simia pithecia. Plate facing p. 169 of Museum Leverianum; specimens from the museum of the late Sir Ashton Lever, by George Shaw. Published by James Parkinson, proprietor, 1792-1796

Brachyteles sp. woolly spider monkey
Brachyteles frontatus. Hand coloured lithograph from a drawing by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins (1807-1889)

Pithecia sp. saki and Pithecia leucocephala, white-headed s
Pithecia pogonias & head of Pithecia leucocephala. Hand coloured lithograph from a drawing by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins (1807-1889)

Macaca thibetana, Pcre Davids macaque

The Anthropomorpha of Linnaeus
An illustration by Bontius (1658) of early impressions of the Orangutan. The picture was published in Thomas Huxleys Evidence as to Mans Place in Nature (1883)

Le Sajou Brun, Male
Plate 30 (170) Le Sajou Brun, Male. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 1, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

Homo sapiens, human and Gorilla gorilla, western gorilla
Drawing of a human skeleton and a gorilla skeleton. Published in Transactions of the Zoological Society of London Vol. 5, Part 1 by Richard Owen, 1866

Homo erectus cranium (Ngandong 12)
The cranium (cast) of a young adult male discovered at Ngandong on the Solo River terrace near Randublatung, Java. It was excavated by C. ter Haar and team in 1931-33. This specimen dates back c

Cercopithecus mona, mona monkey
Mounted skeleton of a mona monkey

Homo erectus, Java man
A model of Homo erectus, known as Java man, based on fossil evidence found in archaeological sites along the Solo River, Indonesia. The fossils date back to around 500, 000 to 800, 000 years ago

Homo erectus, Peking man
A model head of Homo erectus known as Peking man, based upon evidence discovered at Zhoukoudian Cave (Locality 1), China dating back 500, 000 years. This model was created by Maurice Wilson

Galago moholi, South African galago
Mounted skeleton of Galago moholi, South African galago, monkey

Hylobates lar, gibbon
Skeleton of a gibbon suspended from the ceiling of the Natural History Museum, Londons Central Hall as part of the Primate Gallery display

Pongo pygmaeus, orangutan and Gorilla gorilla, western goril

Colobus polykomos, king colobus
Mounted skeleton of a king colobus monkey

Bronze sculpture of Chimpanzee head
Bronze sulpture of Chimpanzee head in the Primate gallery at the Natural History Museum, London

Pongo pygmaeus, bornean orangutan
A specimen of Pongo pygmaeus, bornean orangutan

Trachypithecus vetulus, purple-faced leaf monkey
Semnopithcus vetulus, Purple-Faced Leaf Monkey. Plate from the Loten Collection (1754-57), a painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere (1722-c. 1781)

Homo neanderthalensis, Neandertal Man skeleton
Life size model of a male Neandertal (Homo neanderthalensis) skeleton. This was created using a modified modern human skeleton and replicas of Neandertal fossil bones

Cebus capucinus, white-faced capuchin
Plate 2 from Museum S.R.M. Adolphi Friderici, by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), c. 1754-1764

Homo neanderthalensis, Neanderthal Man skeleton
Life size model of a male Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) skeleton. This was created using a modified modern human skeleton and replicas of Neanderthal fossil bones

Homo erectus, Peking man cranium (reconstruction)
Reconstruction of a female Homo erectus cranium based upon the remains from many individuals discovered at Zhoukoudian Cave (Locality 1), China dating back 500, 000 years

Mandrillus sphinx, mandrill

Detail of terracotta moulding of a monkey
Part of the intricate interior architecture found in the Natural History Museums Waterhouse building, designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905)

Pygathrix nemaeus nemaeus, red-shanked douc langur
Portrait of a red-shanked douc langur, native to north and central Vietnam, east-central Cambodia and possibly in China. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Colobus guereza, guereza
Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Pan troglodytes, chimpanzee

Pongo pygmaeus, orang-outang
The muscles of the Pongo pygmaeus from Orang-Outang sive Homo Sylvestris: or, The Anatomy of a Pygmie Compared with That of a Monkey, an Ape, and a Man by Edward Tyson, 1699

A Tropical Bathing-Place
Plate 10 taken from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated by designs by Joseph Wolf, London 1874

Leontopithecus rosalia, golden lion tamarin
A portrait of a golden lion tamarin. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Pan paniscus, pygmy chimpanzee
Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Sivapithecus indicus
Illustration by Maurice Wilson of Sivapithecus indicus, thick coated enamelled apes from Turkey and Indo-Pakistan dating from 13 million years ago

Homo neanderthalensis, Neanderthal Man burial site (Teshik-T
Reconstruction of a Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) burial site based on remains discovered at Teshik-Tash, Uzbekistan dating back 70, 000 years

Homo sapiens (Predmosti) & Homo neanderthalensis (La Ferrass

Paranthropus boisei (OH5)

Proconsul, Homo heildebergensis & Homo neanderthalensis cran
L to R: Cranium of Proconsul, an extinct primate that lived 18 million years ago; Homo heildebergensis (Broken Hill 1) discovered in Zambia; and Homo neanderthalensis (Gibraltar 1)

Gorilla gorilla, gorilla

Paranthropus sp. (left) and Homo erectus (right)
Illustration by Maurice Wilson. 2 to 1.5 million years ago parts of Africa were populated by these two hominids. Paranthropus foraged peacefully but here is threatened by Homo erectus

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"Haplorhini: Unveiling the Evolutionary Journey of Primates" Step into the fascinating world of Haplorhini, a diverse group of primates that have captivated scientists and enthusiasts alike. From sensory homunculus to hominid crania, these creatures offer us glimpses into our own evolutionary past. One iconic figure in this journey is Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1), affectionately known as Lucy. This remarkable specimen provides valuable insights into early human ancestors and their way of life. As we explore further, we encounter the motor homunculus, revealing how different areas of our brain control specific body movements. It's awe-inspiring to think about how these intricate neural connections evolved over time. Moving forward in time, Homo neanderthalensis takes center stage at Swanscombe in the UK. Witnessing them in action transports us back thousands of years, allowing us to envision their daily lives and understand their unique adaptations. Proconsul africanus emerges as another key player on this evolutionary timeline. This ancient primate offers clues about the common ancestor shared by humans and apes—a pivotal link connecting our distant past with present-day species. Through meticulous reconstructions presented chronologically, we witness the transformation from Australopithecus afarensis to Homo heidelbergensis—the gradual development leading up to modern humans like ourselves. But let's not forget Guy (1946-1978), a western lowland gorilla who left an indelible mark on those who encountered him. His powerful presence reminds us that even today, gorillas like Gorilla gorilla gorilla continue to inspire awe and admiration for their strength and intelligence. Haplorhini unravels an extraordinary tale spanning millions of years—an epic saga where each discovery brings us closer to understanding our own place within nature's grand tapestry.