The Homo genus once also included many other species of the hominid family that are now extinct, including Neanderthals, but now only humans remain extant.

Humans are distributed globally, and are without a doubt the most successful and adaptable animals on planet Earth. The fossils of what is argued to be our closest relative 'Homo sapiens idaltu' have been dated to 160,000 years ago in Africa, providing evidence for the origin of the human race here.

Humans are bipedal, with lower limbs and feet adapted for long distance running. Humans are the greatest endurance runners in the animal kingdom.

What to look out for

EASY

Compare the size of the cranial vault to that of Chimpanzees, our closest living relative. What do you notice?

MILD

How does the dentition of humans compare to Chimpanzees? Both species have 32 adult teeth.

TOUGH

What adaptations in the human foot have evolved for long distance running?

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