Africanus — Australopithecus

: Had human-like ankle joints and pelvis for efficient ground walking. Evolutionary Significance

: Lived approximately 3.3 to 2.1 million years ago. australopithecus africanus

The species Australopithecus africanus represents a landmark discovery in paleoanthropology, serving as the first evidence that humans originated in Africa. The "Southern Ape" of Africa : Had human-like ankle joints and pelvis for

: Habitual bipeds (walked on two legs) but retained long arms for climbing. australopithecus africanus