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Also Known As Homo ergaster

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illustration of Homo erectus
map of early human species
Sangiran 17
Peking man
replica of KNM-ER 3733, a fossil specimen of Homo erectus
cranial capacity of members of the human lineage
artist's depiction of Homo erectus
Reconstructed skull of Peking man, based on Homo erectus specimens found at Zhoukoudian, China, and dated to approximately 230,000–770,000 years ago.
human lineage
hominin cranial capacity
What was the first human species?
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vulture. An adult bearded vulture at a raptor recovery center. The Gypaetus barbatus also known as the Lammergeier or Lammergeyer, is a bird of prey and considered an Old World vulture.
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