Australopithecus Afarensis Collection

Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) (Lucy)
A cast of the partial skeleton (nicknamed Lucy) of Australopithecus afarensis found at the Hadar, North East Ethiopia in 1974 by Donald Johanson

Laetoli fossil footprints. Artwork showing the Laetoli footprints that were preserved in volcanic ash deposits around 3.5 million years ago. They were discovered in 1976 in Laetoli, Tanzania

Trail of Laetoli footprints
Trail of hominid footprints fossilized in volcanic ash. This 70 metre trail was found by Mary Leakeys expedition at Laetoli, Tanzania in 1978

Australopithecus afarensis, artwork
Australopithecus afarensis. Artwork of a female Australopithecus afarensis hominid with her child. This hominid lived between 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago

Footprints and skeleton of Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis). The fossilised bones of the A. afarensis specimen known as Lucy are superimposed over footprints made by the same species. A

Model of Lucy, a young female Australopithecus afarensis hominid. The model was created from a cast of Lucys bones, and exhibited at the Kenya National Museum, Nairobi, Kenya

Australopithecus afarensis
Illustration by Maurice Wilson of extinct African hominids (Australopithecus afarensis) living 3-4 million years ago. They walked upright, although they retained the ability to climb trees

Illustration of human evolution from left to right Australopithecus afarensis, Australopithecus africanus, Homo erectus and Homo sapiens. Pencil and watercolor painting

Australopithecus afarensis. Model of a male Australopithecus afarensis hominid. This hominid lived between 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago. Fossil specimens have only be found in eastern Africa

Human evolution, artwork
Human evolution. Artwork showing a snapshot of the evolution of humans from earlier forms of life. At far left is the shrew-like mammal, Purgatorius (65 million years ago, mya)

Australopithecus afarensis landscape. Artwork of Australopithecus afarensis male and female hominins (left) walking across African savannah during the Pliocene. A

Australopithecus afarensis jaw comparison. Chimpanzee skull (top), A. afarensis jaws (centre) and human jaws. This comparison shows that the prominent jaws of A

Collection of hominid remains. These remains were found in the Omo valley, Ethiopia, in 1967 by teams led by Richard Leakey

Australopithecus afarensis, artwork C013 / 9569
Australopithecus afarensis, artwork. This hominin lived between 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago in what is now eastern Africa. It is thought that A

Fossilised hominid footprints from Laetoli

Australopithecus afarensis skull, computer artwork. Compared to the modern human skull the skull of A. afarensis had a more prominent brow ridge, a broader, flatter nose

Human evolutionary taxonomy. Diagram of the evolution of hominin species (dots) over the past seven million years. Bottom: the Ardipithecus group: Sahelanthropus tchadensis, Orrorin tugenensis

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"A Glimpse into Our Ancient Ancestors: Australopithecus afarensis" Meet Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1), affectionately known as Lucy, a remarkable fossil discovery that revolutionized our understanding of human evolution. This species, which lived approximately 9 to 9 million years ago, offers valuable insights into our early ancestors. One of the most fascinating pieces of evidence left behind by the Trail of Laetoli footprints in Tanzania. These perfectly preserved tracks provide a glimpse into their bipedal locomotion and shed light on their social behavior. The Laetoli fossil footprints are not the only clues we have about this ancient hominin species. Detailed artwork and reconstructions help us visualize what they might have looked like and how they interacted with their environment. Lucy's skeleton, along with her footprints, has been meticulously studied to understand her anatomy and movement patterns better. The model of Lucy showcases her small stature but also highlights her unique adaptations for walking upright. Australopithecus afarensis played a crucial role in human evolution as it represents an intermediate stage between apes and humans. Illustrations depicting the progression from Australopithecus afarensis to later hominins demonstrate how our lineage evolved over time. Artwork capturing scenes from their daily lives allows us to imagine them gathering food or seeking shelter in prehistoric landscapes. These depictions remind us that we share a common ancestry with these ancient beings who paved the way for humanity's development. As we continue unraveling the mysteries surrounding Australopithecus afarensis, we gain deeper insights into our own origins and appreciate the incredible journey that led to modern humans today.