Early hominins

Early hominins are the human-like ancestors that lived millions of years ago, marking the beginning of our evolutionary lineage. They are characterized by traits such as walking upright on two legs and having relatively larger brains compared to earlier primates. These ancestors, like Australopithecus and the early members of the genus Homo, adapted to diverse environments across Africa and beyond. They used simple tools, learned to survive in changing climates, and laid the foundation for later human development. Studying early hominins helps us understand how humans evolved, improved in brain capacity, and developed behaviors that define us today.