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Revision as of 21:15, April 9, 2007
Humans, or human beings, are classified by biologists as primates belonging to the mammalian species, Homo sapiens (Latin: "wise man" or "knowing man") in the family Hominidae (the great apes). Humans have possibly been around in anatomically modern form for approximately 130,000 years[1]. Humans have a highly developed brain capable of abstract reasoning, language, and introspection. This mental capability, combined with an erect body carriage that frees their upper limbs for manipulating objects, has allowed 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.
The Origins of Man
Evolutionary scientist assert that humans have possibly been around in anatomically modern form for approximately 130,000 years[2]. They evolved from Homo ergaster or erectus. Humans' closest living relative is the chimpanzee.
The Origins of Man according to Evolution
Evolutionary scientist assert that humans have possibly been around in anatomically modern form for approximately 130,000 years[3]. They evolved from Homo ergaster or erectus. Humans' closest living relative is the chimpanzee.
The Origins of Man in mythology and other religions
Among Hindus, humans were created from a part of the cut up body of Purusha.
See Also
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.