Hominidae Collection (#6)

Male and female Homo erectus hugging in the desert

Neanderthal humans confronted by a cave bear
Homo neanderthalensis (Neanderthal humans) confronted by a cave bear (Ursus spelaeus), Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of Europe and Western Asia

Western Lowland Gorilla -Gorilla gorilla gorilla-, infant, native to Africa, captive, Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Chimpanzee -Pan troglodytes troglodytes-, female, captive, Miami, Florida, USA

Chimpanzee -Pan troglodytes troglodytes-, male, portrait, captive, Miami, Florida, USA

Chimpanzee -Pan troglodytes troglodytes-, adult, female, captive, Miami, Florida, USA

Mountain Gorilla -Gorilla beringei beringei- of the Hirwa group at the foot of the Gahinga volcano, Volcanoes National Park, Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda, Africa

Baby Mountain Gorilla -Gorilla beringei beringei- from the Hirwa group at the foot of the Gahinga Volcano, Parc National des Volcans, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa

Orangutan -Pongo pygmaeus-, adult female holding an infant, captive, Germany

Bornean Orangutan -Pongo pygmaeus-, male, Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia

Bornean Orangutan -Pongo pygmaeus-, young, Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia

Bornean Orangutan -Pongo pygmaeus-, Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia

Bornean Orangutans -Pongo pygmaeus-, adult female with young, Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia

Central Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) adult male, drinking (captive)

Orangutan (Pongo sp. ) sitting
Orangutan (Pongo sp.) sitting

Baby gorilla holding a stick, low-angle view

Infant Gorilla walking, front view

Baby gorilla

Sitting Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii) raising one arm above its head to hold onto tree branch and hugging itself with the other, front view

Bornean orangutan C016 / 6223
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). This specimen was collected by Alfred Russell Wallace and is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Bornean orangutan C016 / 6155
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). This specimen was collected by Alfred Russell Wallace and is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Bornean orangutan C016 / 6111
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Bornean orangutan C016 / 6110
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). This specimen was collected by Alfred Russell Wallace and is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Homo sp. pelvis comparison C016 / 5935
Homo sp. pelvis comparison. Side view comparison of pelvis (ischium) of a male Homo heidelbergensis, (Broken Hill E719) and a cast of Homo erectus Pelvis (OH28) discovered at Olduvai Gorge

Neanderthal skeleton C016 / 5666
Neandertal 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

Hominoid and human mandible C016 / 5609
Hominoid and human mandible (lower jaw). Human mandible (left) compared with a Sivapithecus hominoid mandible. Sivapithecus, an extinct ape from the Miocene, lived 9 million years ago

Hominoid cranial fragment C016 / 5608
Hominoid (Sivapithecus meteai) cranial fragment. A lower fragment of the cranium showing the maxilla (upper jaw), incisors, canine, premolars and molars

Solo man (Homo erectus) cranium C016 / 5605
Cast of the Solo Man (Homo erectus) cranium (Ngandong 1). The Solo Man cranium was discovered at Ngandong, close to the Solo River on the island of Java, Indonesia

Homo erectus cranium OH 9 C016 / 5604
Homo erectus cranium (OH 9). The skull of Homo erectus known as OH 9, found at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania by Louis Leakey in 1960. This specimen is 1.2 million years old

Orangutan skull, artwork C016 / 5549
Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) skull. Pencil and ink drawing by Henrik Gronvold (1858-1940) from Notes on Anthropoid Apes (1904) by Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild

Prehistoric human skull bones C016 / 5496
Prehistoric human skull bones. These fossil remains are from modern humans (Homo sapiens) and date from up to 12, 000 years ago

Homo heidelbergensis mandible (Mauer 1) C016 / 5208
Homo heidelbergensis mandible (Mauer 1). Cast of the fossil mandible from the Homo heidelbergensis specimen discovered by workmen in 1907 at Mauer, Germany

Hominid fossil collection C016 / 5104
Hominid fossil collection. Selection of items, including casts of fossil hominid skulls, from the anthropological collection at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Pongo pygmaeus, Orang utan
This glorious orang utan was shot by naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in the mid-1800s

Skull cups and bone fragments, Goughs Cave
Skull cups identified among human remains from Goughs Cave, Somerset. At around 14, 700 years old, the skull cups are the oldest directly dated examples in the world

Paranthropus robustus cranium (SK 48)
A cast of the cranium belonging to an adult female Paranthropus robustus discovered at Swartkrans, South Africa by Dr. Robert Broom and J.T. Robinson. P. robustus lived around 1.5 million years ago

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"Hominidae: Unveiling the Evolutionary Journey of Our Ancestral Family" Delving into the intricate world of Hominidae, we uncover a fascinating tapestry woven by millions of years of evolution. From sensory homunculus to motor homunculus, this captivating journey takes us through the diverse crania of our hominid ancestors. One iconic figure that emerges from the depths of time is Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1), affectionately known as Lucy. With her fossilized remains providing invaluable insights into early human history, Lucy stands as a testament to our shared lineage. As we traverse further along this evolutionary path, we encounter Homo neanderthalensis in action at Swanscombe, UK. This depiction brings forth an image of strength and resilience exhibited by our ancient relatives. The allure continues with glimpses into the lives of other remarkable members within Hominidae. The Bornean Orangutan captivates us with her wise and gentle gaze in Tanjung Puting reserve while Eastern lowland gorilla Chimanuka showcases his impressive climbing skills amidst lush surroundings. Intriguingly, it is not only their physical appearances that capture our attention but also their behaviors. Mountain gorilla silverback Gihishamwotsi displays dominance within his group while Tautavel Man - a subspecies of Homo erectus - offers a glimpse into prehistoric life during Arago times. To truly comprehend the vastness and complexity encompassed by Hominidae, reconstructions in chronological order provide us with an awe-inspiring visual narrative. Witnessing these lifelike representations allows us to connect more deeply with our ancestral roots and appreciate how far we have come as a species. Hominidae serves as a reminder that each member holds its own unique story within the grand tapestry of human evolution.