Why do we not consider the early hominins and Australopithecines a human species? Moreover, why do we not consider them ancient apes or monkeys?
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To understand why early hominins and Australopithecines are not considered a human species, we first need to clarify what defines a species. In biological terms, a species is often defined as a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile Show more…
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