By Natural Philosopher Mike Prestwood
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Genus: Paranthropus

Genus: Paranthropus

From Year 0 (BCE/CE): -2700000
Post Date: 04/02/2024

Not us: Other hominin species lived in niche spaces along side our ancestors. Species like Paranthropus aethiopicus, Paranthropus boisei, and Paranthropus robustus, dating from about 2.7 to 1.2 million years ago. These species are characterized by robust craniodental features, likely related to their diet.

A contemporary genus to early Homo.

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