Pilocene Collection

Female Australopithecus africanus, artists impression. A. Africanus was a bipedal hominid that lived between 3.5 and 2 million years ago

Scimitar cat attacking a hominid, artists impression. The scimitar cat (Homotherium sp.) was a member of the sabre-toothed cat family (Machairodontinae) which lived throughout Africa

Australopithecus boisei. Artists impression of the skull and head of an Australopithecus boisei, a hominid that lived in Africa between about 2.3 to 1.3 million years ago

Homo ergaster females and young, artists impression. The hominid H. ergaster is traditionally considered an early type of H. erectus by scientists

Australopithecus africanus skeleton, artists impression. A. Africanus was a bipedal hominid that lived between 3.5 and 2 million years ago

Homo ergaster hunting group, artists impression. These hominids are shown attacking a species of saber-toothed cat (Machairdontinae) using wooden branches and a spear. H

Sabre-toothed cat, artwork C017 / 0693
Sabre-toothed cat (Homotherium sp.), artwork. This animal, that was approximately the same size as a male African lion, lived from the Pilocene (about 5 million years ago)

Homo rudolfensis. Artists impression of the skull and face of the tool-using hominid H. rudolfensis. It is sometimes classified as Homo habilis (meaning " handy man" )

Giant tortoise (Hesperotestudo sp.). Artists impression of a giant tortoise drinking from a lake. This animal lived during the Pliocene period, 5.4 to 2.4 million years ago

Paranthropus robustus. Artists impression of the skull and face of the early hominid Paranthropus robustus. P. robustus means " robust equal of man"

Homo ergaster behaviour, artists impression. H. ergaster is traditionally considered an early type of H. erectus by scientists. However, there are differences between the early populations of H

Kenyanthropus platyops. Artists impression of the skull and face of of Kenyanthropus platyops. The remains of this hominid were found in 1999 at Lake Turkana

Australopithecus africanus. Artists impression of the skull, facial muscle structure and face of an Australopithecus africanus hominid. A

Paranthropus aethiopicus skull and head
Paranthropus aethiopicus, skull and head. The remains of this hominid were discovered in 1985 at West Turkana in Kenya, Africa. P. aethiopicus lived from 2.5 to 2.7 million years ago (Pilocene era)

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In the Pilocene era, our ancient ancestors roamed the Earth. Meet a female Australopithecus africanus, gracefully navigating her surroundings with intelligence and curiosity. But danger lurks in every corner as a scimitar cat launches an attack on a vulnerable hominid. Meanwhile, another species of early human emerges - Australopithecus boisei. With their robust features and powerful jaws, they adapt to survive in this harsh environment alongside Homo ergaster females and their young ones. Homo ergaster hunting groups band together for protection against predators like the fearsome sabre-toothed cat depicted in artwork C017 / 0693. These early humans showcase their resourcefulness and teamwork as they navigate through challenging landscapes. The fossilized remains of Australopithecus africanus skeletons serve as reminders of our shared ancestry with these remarkable beings who walked before us. Homo ergaster stands tall among them, displaying advancements in tool-making skills and cognitive abilities that set them apart from other hominids like Homo rudolfensis. Amidst this prehistoric world, giant tortoises roam freely, showcasing the diversity of life during the Pilocene era. And let's not forget Paranthropus robustus - another branch on our evolutionary tree - known for its strong jaw muscles adapted for chewing tough vegetation. As we delve into the mysteries of Pilocene, we uncover glimpses into our own origins and marvel at how far humanity has come since those ancient days.