Although boisei and robustus were originally placed in this group, they're now considered to be in the genus Paranthropus.
A three-year old female member of this genus was nicknamed Selam and is also referred to as the child or baby of the most famous member while another three-year old genus member was likely killed by a large predatory bird. Although boisei and robustus were originally placed in this group, they're now considered to be in the genus Paranthropus. A member of this genus left footprints at Laetoli, demonstrating bipedalism predated the development of large brains. Including the species anamensis, africanus, and afarensis.  For 10 points, identify this genus of extinct hominids which also includes Lucy, with a name meaning "southern ape."
A three-year old female member of this genus was nicknamed Selam and is also referred to as the child or baby of the most famous member while another three-year old genus member was likely killed by a large predatory bird.
{Australopithecus}