robustus had a large ... making it the first wide-ranging hominid. Despite the primitive appearance of its skull, the erectus skeleton is very similar to that of modern humans, although more ...

Scientists have identified at least four hominid species—in addition to ... in the area at the time—Homo erectus and Paranthropus robustus—were probably capable of manufacturing tools ...

And this list is getting longer. As scientists discover new fossils, the hominid family tree grows new branches. But fossils are often difficult to categorize neatly as one species or another.

New fossil discoveries in South Africa's Swartkrans Cave shed new light on the physical characteristics and lifestyle of ...

The discovery of new fossils in Swartkrans Cave, South Africa, has reshaped our understanding of Paranthropus robustus, an ...