Great Ape Collection

Sensory homunculus
This model shows what a mans body would look like if each part grew in proportion to the area of the cortex of the brain concerned with its sensory perception

Motor homunculus
This model shows what a mans body would look like if each part grew in proportion to the area of the cortex of the brain concerned with its movement

Hominid crania
L to R: Australopithecus africanus; Homo rudolfensis; H.erectus; H. heildebergensis; H. neanderthalensis and H. sapiens. Arranged in chronological order these specimens (casts)

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

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

1874 Monkey Darwin cartoon by Faustin
" Prof. Darwin" coloured lithograph by Faustin Betbeder, with original Shakespeare quotes in text below. Front page of the " Figaro" paper N

Homo neanderthalensis in action at Swanscombe, UK
An illustration by Angus McBride showing a group of Homo neanderthalensis on the ancient banks of the river Thames in modern day Swanscombe, Kent

Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) female face portrait, Tanjung Puting reserve, Camp Leakey, Central Kalimantan, Borneo

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) silverback Gihishamwotsi displaying, non group dominant, Sabyinyo Group, Volcanoes National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda

Africa, Zaire, Virungas National Park, Virungas Mountains
Zaire, Virungas National Park, Virungas Mountains. Wild mountain gorilla family in cloud forest habitat. Credit as: Dave Welling / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Hominid reconstructions in chronological order
From left to right: Australopithecus, Early Homo erectus (Java Man), Late Homo erectus (Peking Man), Homo heidelbergensis (Rhodesian Man), Neanderthal man and Homo sapiens (Cro-Magnon)

Eastern lowland gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) silverback named Chimanuka climbing a tree, Kahuzi-Biega National Park, South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Adult Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) holding baby, Hirwa group, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Hylobates sp. Pongo pygmaeus, Pan troglodytes, Gorilla gori
Gibbon, orangutan, chimpanzee, gorilla and human. Evidence as to Mans Place in Nature. Illustration published in Mans Place in Nature, Vol. 7 from a collection of essays by Thomas Henry Huxley, 1863

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

Homo heidelbergensis in action
A reconstructed scene by Angus McBride showing Homo erectus killing an elephant. Homo heidelbergensis lived for about 1.5 million years and is believed to have used sophisticated tools

Guy (1946-1978), a western lowland gorilla
Guy the gorilla was one of London Zoos best-loved residents. After his death, he lived on as a display and research specimen at the Natural History Museum

A sleepy mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) lounging in the underbrush in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Western Lowland Gorilla -Gorilla gorilla-, Cameroon, Central Africa, Africa

Mountain gorillas C014 / 0994
Mountain gorilla. Baby mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) playing in a forest, with the male silverback behind. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of

Mountain gorilla C014 / 0983
Mountain gorilla. Silverback male mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) sitting in a forest. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between

Gorilla gorilla, western gorilla
Oil painting on canvas of a western gorilla by Henrik Gr� ld (1858-1940), undated. Original held at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Artwork of four apes, 1874
Historical artwork of four great apes. These four apes are catarrhines, an infraorder which includes the apes and Old World monkeys

Gorilla gorilla gorilla, western lowland gorilla

Close up of a silverback Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) face with eyes closed, and hand / fingers, Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) male aged 12 years standing up at edge of Mpassa river. Captive bred in UK and released into wild along with his father in 2013

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei) juvenile aged 2 years, hanging from branch, member of the Nyakagezi group, Mgahinga National Park, Uganda. January

Tapanuli Orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis) Beti, juvenile female, daughter of Beta, in the trees, Batang Toru Forest, Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Project, North Sumatran Province, Indonesia

Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii) female with very young baby, Gunung Leuser National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia

Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis) Togus, adult flanged male, Batang Toru Forest. Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Project, North Sumatran Province, Indonesia

Female Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) sitting in a tree, Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo-Kalimantan, Indonesia

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) female resting with her baby, members of the Humba group, Virunga National Park, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, Critically endangered

Mountain gorillas (Gorilla gorilla beringei) grooming, members of the Munyaga group, Virunga National Park, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, Critically endangered

Moutain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) close up of hand, Virunga National Park, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, Critically endangered

Portrait of male silverback Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

Eastern lowland gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) silverback named Chimanuka, Kahuzi-Biega National Park, South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) male, scratching its leg, National Park, Uganda

RF - Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) silverback male, portrait, member of the Nyakagezi group, Mgahinga National Park, Uganda. Critically endangered

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) silverback male, portrait, member of the Nyakagezi group, Mgahinga National Park, Uganda. Critically endangered

Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) female with very young baby, Gunung Leuser National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia

Mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) baby sticking out tongue, Volcanoes National Park / Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda

Portrait of male silverback Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) showing his teeth, member of Nyakagezi group. Mgahinga National Park, Uganda

Infant Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes), aged 7 months, clinging onto its mother, Conkouati-Douli National Park, Republic of Congo, Africa

Female chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) portrait. Yoko, age 35 years, is the dominant female of the group, Conkouati-Douli National Park, Republic of Congo, Africa

Male Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) trying to catch fallen fruits using stick as a tool, Conkouati-Douli National Park, Republic of Congo, Africa

Bornean Orang-utan juvenile (Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii), Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) male silverback from Sabyinyo group, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, July

Bonobo (Pan paniscus) baby in tree, Democratic Republic of Congo

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The great ape, a fascinating creature that has captivated scientists and researchers for centuries. From the intricate mapping of its brain in the sensory homunculus to the study of ancient hominid crania, such as Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) famously known as Lucy, these primates have left an indelible mark on our understanding of evolution. Intriguingly, the motor homunculus reveals how their brains control movement, showcasing their remarkable dexterity and agility, and is through studies like these that we gain insights into our own human capabilities. Delving into history, we find intriguing depictions like the 1874 Monkey Darwin cartoon by Faustin which humorously portrays our connection with these intelligent creatures. Additionally, Homo neanderthalensis in action at Swanscombe, UK showcases another branch of our evolutionary tree. Moving closer to present times, we are drawn to breathtaking portraits like that of a Bornean Orangutan female from Tanjung Puting reserve or Chimanuka - an Eastern lowland gorilla climbing trees with grace and strength. These images remind us of their undeniable beauty and power. Furthermore, observing silverbacks like Gihishamwotsi displaying dominance among mountain gorillas in Virungas National Park brings us face-to-face with their complex social structures and behaviors. As we explore this vast world filled with diverse species including humans and great apes alike, it becomes clear that each step forward is built upon previous discoveries. Hominid reconstructions in chronological order serve as a visual timeline highlighting our shared ancestry and reminding us of how far we have come. Whether it be studying ancient fossils or admiring magnificent creatures in their natural habitats today; the great apes continue to ignite curiosity within us all, and are not just subjects for scientific research but also reminders of our interconnectedness with nature itself.