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Genus: Ardipithecus

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Genus: Ardipithecus

Lived 5.8 to 4.4 Million Years Ago (Maybe Us)
Reduced aggression, Reduced canine dimorphism

CHLCA candidate: This genus includes Ardipithecus ramidus (like “Ardi”) and possibly earlier species like Ardipithecus kadabba. Ardipithecus shows a mix of bipedal traits and adaptations for climbing, reflecting a transitional form in human evolution.

Primary Timeline…


That History Story, 

was first published on TST 2 years ago.

The flashcard inspired by it is this.

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