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When and where did our species originate?
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/when-and-where-did-our-species-originate/

Our species, Homo sapiens, has now spread to all parts of the world but it's generally believed that we originated in Africa by about 200,000 years ago. We interacted with local archaic human populations as we colonised the globe.

How do we affect our evolution?
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/how-do-we-affect-our-evolution/

We are the only living things that have the ability to counter the forces of evolution. In the past, our ancestors relied on genetic adaptations for survival. Today, technology, rather than biology, has become the key to our survival as a species.

How do we know if they could speak?
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/how-do-we-know-if-they-could-speak/

All animals communicate. However, only humans communicate through language, which can be written, spoken or signed. The enormous benefits of language have allowed us to teach others, pass on our culture, discuss the past and future, and promote social relationships.

Shorter jaws with smaller teeth
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/shorter-jaws-with-smaller-teeth/

As our ancestors evolved, their jaws and teeth changed in many ways. Some tooth changes were apparent five million years ago and additional changes have occurred since then.

Walking on two legs – bipedalism
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/walking-on-two-legs-bipedalism/

Our bipedal body structure is unique amongst living apes. In fact, our ancestors started on the path to becoming human when they began walking on two legs.

Hominid and hominin – what’s the difference?
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/hominid-and-hominin-whats-the-difference/

Current use of the term ‘hominid’ can be confusing because the definition of this word has changed over time.

We are humans
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/we-are-humans/

Humans are members of a sub-group of the Great Apes known as the hominins (Tribe Hominini).

Humans are primates
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/humans-are-primates/

Humans are members of a particular sub-group of mammals known as the primates (Order Primates).

Henry Constantine Richter (about 1821-1902)
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/henry-constantine-richter-about-1821-1902/

Henry Constantine Richter came from a family of renowned artists and artisans and was an excellent draughtsman and lithographer.

What are trilobites?
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/what-are-trilobites/

Trilobites are an extinct group of arthropods (jointed-legged animals) known from more than 10,000 fossil species.