News release from December 15, 1999 reports on the discovery of a complete Australopithecus hand and arm in a cave at Sterkfontein, South Africa.

Reports on the 1998 discovery of a three-million year old proto-human at the South African site of Sterkfontein, and its scientific implications.

Encounter a brief description of the anatomy and location of this genus. Learn which species are included in Australopithecus.

Click through succinct articles on the hominid species within the genus Australopithecus. Includes fossil images.

Get concise descriptions of several australopithecine species and view photos of their skulls.

Encyclopedia entry defines the physical and behavioral traits of this genus and names particular fossil discoveries.

Examine several hominid fossil specimens that represent Australopithecus boisei, A. africanus and A. afarensis.

Encounter a wealth of australopithecine links organized by species at this index. Includes a taxonomic chart.