Orrorin tugenensis (jan 1, 6200000 BC – jan 1, 5800000 BC)
Description:
Orrorin tugenensis (AKA "Millennium Man") was characterized by rounded molars and small canine teeth suggesting that they eat a plant based diet. This species had arms bones (humerus) and a curved finger bone that indicated frequent climbing activity. The average cranial capacity for Orrorin tugenensis was 400cc.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 6200000 BC
jan 1, 5800000 BC
~ 400265 years