Human Evolution

By Victor M Fontane

This diagram illustrates the evolutionary relationships among hominin species over the past four million years. Starting with Australopithecus afarensis at the base, it traces the branching paths leading to species like Homo habilis, Homo erectus, and eventually Homo sapiens. Skull illustrations highlight anatomical differences, while the timeline on the left marks their temporal existence. The chart also includes robust australopithecines such as Paranthropus boisei and Paranthropus robustus, showing their divergence from the Homo lineage. This visual representation offers a compelling overview of human evolution, emphasizing both shared ancestry and the complexity of our biological heritage across deep time.