Hominoidea 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

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

Proconsul africanus
An illustration of the extinct primate, Proconsul africanus. Like Dendropithecus, they mostly lived in tropical forests in East Africa during the Miocene about 50 million years ago

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

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

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

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

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

White-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) female and two offspring, a male and female, sitting in tree. White-cheeked gibbons are sexually dimorphic with females having golden fur

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

Skywalker hoolock gibbon / Gaoligong hoolock gibbon (Hoolock tianxing) hanging from tree, Gaoligong Mountains National Nature Reserve, Yunnan Province, China

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

Chinese white cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) female hanging, carrying baby aged two weeks. Parents released into wild from captive breeding programme

Northern white cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) female hanging from tree with baby aged two weeks. Wild Elephant Valley / Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China

Northern white cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) female standing in tree with baby aged two weeks. Parents captive bred and released

Chimpanzee female (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) sleeping in a nest built in a tree, Kibale National Park, Uganda, January

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

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Hominoidea, also known as the superfamily of apes, encompasses a diverse range of species that have played a crucial role in our understanding of human evolution. From the famous Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1), affectionately nicknamed Lucy, to the powerful Homo neanderthalensis and the majestic Bornean Orangutan, each member of this group has left an indelible mark on scientific research. One fascinating aspect explored through hominoid studies is the concept of sensory and motor homunculus. These visual representations depict how different areas of our brain are responsible for processing sensory information from specific body parts and controlling their movements. By studying these maps, scientists gain insights into our ancestors' cognitive abilities and physical adaptations. Hominid crania provide valuable clues about ancient hominoids' skull structures and cranial capacities. The discovery of Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) or Lucy's partial skeleton revolutionized paleoanthropology by revealing important details about bipedalism and early human locomotion. The Homo neanderthalensis at Swanscombe in the UK showcases these ancient humans in action. Their existence alongside modern humans challenges conventional notions about our evolutionary lineage while highlighting their unique cultural practices. Bornean Orangutans captivate us with their enchanting faces captured in portraits taken within Tanjung Puting reserve. These critically endangered primates remind us not only of our shared ancestry but also emphasize the importance of conservation efforts to protect their dwindling populations. Proconsul africanus represents an extinct genus that lived during the Miocene epoch, providing critical insights into primate evolution before apes diverged from monkeys. Studying its anatomy helps researchers understand how ancestral forms gradually evolved into today's great apes.