The Human Family Tree - Ardipithecus Group
The Ardipithecus Group of Human Ancestors The earliest humans are our closest link to other primates. They evolved in Africa and took the first steps toward walking upright. The Ardipithecus group refers to the progenitors of modern humans who are most closely linked to monkeys. These early humans have many traits with apes, but they also have distinctive traits that are more in line with human characteristics. See how the evolution of humans began by reading about some of the earliest human ancestors in the species listed below: 1. Sahelanthropus tchadensis Discovery Date : 2001 Where Lived : West-Central Africa (Chad) When Lived : Sometime between 7 and 6 million years ago OVERVIEW : One of the earliest species in the human ancestry is known as Sahelanthropus tchadensis. In West-Central Africa (Chad), this species existed between 7 and 6 million years ago . This species may have been able to live in a variety of settings, including as meadows and woodlands...