Australopithecus Garhi

Meaning

A species of early hominin that lived in Eastern Africa between 2.5 and 2.8 million years ago, known for its relatively large molars and premolars, and for being found with stone tools and animal bones that suggest early tool use and butchery.

Examples

• The discovery of Australopithecus garhi fossils in Ethiopia provided new insights into early human ancestors.
• Researchers debated whether Australopithecus garhi was a direct ancestor of the genus Homo.