Homo erectus
Australopithecus is considered the first species believed to have walked upright. Fossils of Australopithecus show evidence of bipedalism, indicating they were able to walk on two legs, which was a significant step in human evolution.
Homo erectus
Australopithecus africanus
Homo erectus is an extinct species of archaic humans that lived between approximately 2 million and 140,000 years ago. They are considered to be the first human ancestor to have modern human-like body proportions and abilities to control fire. Homo erectus is believed to have originated in Africa and spread to other parts of the world.
There is no concensus among scientists one which species first used spoken language. Many believe that Homo Sapiens and Homo Neanderthalensis were the ONLY two species to use language.
The first evidence of humans walking upright dates back to around 4-6 million years ago, with species like Australopithecus. Walking upright was a significant evolutionary adaptation that allowed early humans to use their hands for tool-making and carrying objects, leading to further advancements in their development.
The first human beings are believed to have originated in Africa, specifically in the region of East Africa. This area is often referred to as the "Cradle of Humankind" as it is where some of the earliest evidence of human ancestors and early human species have been found.
The earliest human species is believed to be Homo habilis, which lived approximately 2.8 to 1.4 million years ago. They were the first to use stone tools and exhibited more advanced behaviors compared to earlier hominins.
Human (Homo) No: HOMO ERECTUS (which means - in Latin - the man who stands upright).
Australopithecus afarensis, specifically the famous fossil specimen known as "Lucy," is believed to be one of the earliest hominids that walked upright. With a unique combination of ape-like and human-like characteristics, Lucy provides important insights into the evolution of bipedalism in our early ancestors.
The first human-like beings, or hominins, are believed to be species like Australopithecus afarensis, with the famous specimen known as "Lucy" discovered in Ethiopia in 1974. These early ancestors lived around 3.2 million years ago and displayed both ape-like and human-like traits. Fossil evidence suggests they walked upright, marking a significant step in human evolution. Other notable early hominins have also been found in regions across Africa, such as Tanzania and Kenya.
Homo erectus is the first human to be found outside of Africa.