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{{Taxonomy|name=Human|image=Billy_sunday.jpg|kingdom=Animalia|phylum=Chordata|subphylum=Vertebrate|class=Mammalia|order=Primate|family=Hominidae|genus=homo|species=sapiens}}
{{Taxonomy|name=Human|image=Billy_sunday.jpg|kingdom=Animalia|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>. Modern humans are more specifically classified as homo sapiens sapiens.
Humans are characterized by a 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 are characterized by a 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.
==Tool use==
==Tool use==
Because humans are bipeds with opposable thumbs, they can create tools more skilfully than other species. Humans inhabit almost all areas of the planet, using technology to overcome inhospitable environments. They are the only species to deliberately control fire to cook food.
Because humans are bipeds with opposable thumbs, they can create tools more skillfully than other species. Humans inhabit almost all areas of the planet, using technology to overcome inhospitable environments. They are the only species to deliberately control fire to cook food.
Human thirst for knowledge and tool-building capacity has led to many ways of investigating and exploring the universe and culture. These include the scientific method, philosophy, art, and literature.
Human thirst for knowledge and tool-building capacity has led to many ways of investigating and exploring the universe and culture. These include the scientific method, philosophy, art, and literature.
Humans in modern times have been known to live to ages of just over 100 years, although much greater ages have been recorded in the distant past.
Humans in modern times have been known to live to ages of just over 100 years, although much greater ages have been recorded in the distant past.
According to the [[Bible]], pre-[[great flood|flood]] people sometimes lived for over 900 years, although this was a a massive reduction on the intention that people would not die.
According to the [[Bible]], pre-[[great flood|flood]] people sometimes lived for over 900 years, although this was a a massive reduction on the intention that people would not die.
According to certain Creationist and Jewish views, God subsequently limited the lifespan of man to 120 years. ({{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=6|verses=3}} and the lifespan of [[Moses]] in {{Bible ref|book=Deuteronomy|chap=34|verses=7}}), although other creationists believe that the Genesis verse is not referring to an age limit for humans.
According to certain Creationist and Jewish views, God subsequently limited the lifespan of man to 120 years. ({{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=6|verses=3}} and the lifespan of [[Moses]] in {{Bible ref|book=Deuteronomy|chap=34|verses=7}}), although other creationists believe that the Genesis verse is not referring to an age limit for humans. The oldest human ever documented in modern times was Jeanne Calment who lived to be 122.
== The Origins of Man according to Creationists ==
== The Origins of Man according to Creationists ==