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Australopithecus boisei (OH5) & Homo habilis (OH24) crania
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Australopithecus boisei (OH5) & Homo habilis (OH24) crania
Two cranium casts of: (left) Australopithecus boisei known as OH5 and (right) homo habilis known as OH24. Both original specimens were discovered within Bed 1 at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania
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In this photograph, two cranium casts of significant ancient hominids, Australopithecus boisei (OH5) and Homo habilis (OH24), are showcased side by side. These fossilized crania were discovered within Bed 1 at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, a site renowned for its rich archaeological and paleontological findings. Australopithecus boisei, depicted on the left, is an Australopithecine, a type of early hominid that lived between 2.3 and 1.4 million years ago. With a more robust and larger cranial capacity than its Australopithecus counterparts, A. boisei is often referred to as "Zinjanthropus" or "Nutcracker Man" due to its strong jaw and large molars, which were well-suited for crushing nuts and seeds. On the right, Homo habilis, or "Handy Man," is the earliest known species in the Homo genus. Dating back to approximately 2.8 million years ago, H. habilis is recognized for its more human-like features, including a smaller braincase, a less projecting face, and a more prominent brow ridge. This early hominid is believed to have been the first to use tools, as evidenced by the discovery of stone tools found in association with its remains. The discovery of these two crania at Olduvai Gorge, made by renowned paleoanthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey, has provided invaluable insights into the evolutionary history of humans and our closest relatives, the great apes. These fossils, as part of the Eutheria, Haplorhini, Hominidae, Hominoid, Hominoidea, Australopithecus, and Hominini lineages, continue to captivate scientists and the public alike, offering a glimpse into our ancient past.
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