Australopithecus Robustus 99%

First discovered in 1938 at Kromdraai, South Africa, by Robert Broom, it was the first "robust" australopithecine identified.

Often regarded as a "cousin" rather than a direct ancestor to modern humans, this species represents an evolutionary success story in specialized adaptation, rather than a "failed" attempt at becoming Homo . Species Overview & Key Features australopithecus robustus

Small, averaging about 500–550 cubic centimeters, roughly half the size of a modern human brain. Diet and Habitat: The "Human Cuisinart" Paranthropus robustus First discovered in 1938 at Kromdraai, South Africa,

Despite their robust heads, their bodies were relatively small (roughly 3-4 feet tall). Males were significantly larger than females. First discovered in 1938 at Kromdraai