Human Evolution, Australopithecus

Australopithecus sediba: Rewriting Human Evolution

Imagine a time when our ancestors, the Australopithecines, roamed the vast landscapes of South Africa, some 2.5 million years ago. This period highlights South Africa’s importance in human evolution. The area has been home to modern humans for over 125,000 years. The first known humans were linked to a DNA group from the northwestern region of southern Africa. They were part of the indigenous Khoisan…