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{{Taxonomy|name=Human|image=Billy_sunday.jpg|kingdom=Animilae|phylum=Chordata|subphylum=Vertebrate|class=Mammalia|order=Primate|family=Hominidae|genus=homo|species=sapiens}}
{{Taxonomy|name=Human|image=Billy_sunday.jpg|kingdom=Animilae|phylum=Chordata|subphylum=Vertebrate|class=Mammalia|order=Primate|family=Hominidae|genus=homo|species=sapiens}}
Humans, or human beings, are classified by biologists as '''''homo sapiens''''', from the [[Latin]] ''homo'' meaning "man", and ''sapiens'' meaning "wise",<ref>[http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=Homo+sapiens&searchmode=term Online Etymology Dictionary]</ref>.
Humans, or human beings, are classified by biologists as '''''homo sapiens''''', from the [[Latin]] ''homo'' meaning "man", and ''sapiens'' meaning "wise",<ref>[http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=Homo+sapiens&searchmode=term Online Etymology Dictionary]</ref>.
Humans are characterized by highly developed brain capable of abstract reasoning, language, and introspection. This mental capability, combined with a body suitable for standing erect such that their upper limbs are free to manipulating objects, allows humans to make far greater use of tools than any other species. Humans now inhabit every continent including [[Antarctica]], with a total population of over 6.5 billion as of 2007.
Some researchers claim "modern" humans have possibly been around for approximately 130,000 years<ref>Alemseged Z, Coppens Y, Geraads D (2002). "Hominid cranium from Omo: Description and taxonomy of Omo-323-1976-896". Am J Phys Anthropol 117 (2): 103-12.</ref>.
Some researchers claim "modern" humans have possibly been around for approximately 130,000 years<ref>Alemseged Z, Coppens Y, Geraads D (2002). "Hominid cranium from Omo: Description and taxonomy of Omo-323-1976-896". Am J Phys Anthropol 117 (2): 103-12.</ref>.
Humans have been known to live to ages of just over 100 years. According to certain Creationist and Jewish views, God has limited the lifespan of man to 120 years. (Genesis 6:3 and the lifespan of [[Moses]] Deut 34:7)
Humans have been known to live to ages of just over 100 years. According to certain Creationist and Jewish views, God has limited the lifespan of man to 120 years. (Genesis 6:3 and the lifespan of [[Moses]] Deut 34:7)