What is an Australopithecus?

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is a group of extinct hominids, the gracile australopithecines, closely related to humans!.!.!. If you need or want more info go to http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Australopit!.!.!.
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The genus Australopithecus (Latin australis "of the south", Greek π?θηκο? pithekos "ape") is a group of extinct hominids, the gracile australopithecines, closely related to humans!.

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Austrolophithecus is one of the earliest humans known to mankind!. It was found in Africa, and is about 3 to 3!.9 million years old! Check the website for more info & cool pictures! Www@QuestionHome@Com

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