: Latin Australo (southern), Greek pithecus (ape), and africanus (of Africa).
: Lived approximately 3.3 to 2.1 million years ago. australopithecus africanus
: Primarily found in South Africa, including the famous Sterkfontein Caves . : Latin Australo (southern), Greek pithecus (ape), and
: First identified by Raymond Dart in 1924 via the "Taung Child" fossil. Physical Characteristics : Latin Australo (southern)
: Habitual bipeds (walked on two legs) but retained long arms for climbing.
: Slightly larger than A. afarensis , averaging 420–500 cc.