Paranthropus

Paranthropus is an extinct genus of hominins, often referred to as a robust australopithecine, that lived in East Africa between about 2.8 and 1.2 million years ago.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to the discovery of footprints in Kenya that provide new insights into its behavior and existence.

Latest on Paranthropus

• Footprints in Kenya shed light on prehistoric human cousin Paranthropus
• Kenyan footprints shed light on prehistoric human cousin Paranthropus

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