Haplorhini Collection

Sensory homunculus
This model shows what a mans body would look like if each part grew in proportion to the area of the cortex of the brain concerned with its sensory perception

Motor homunculus
This model shows what a mans body would look like if each part grew in proportion to the area of the cortex of the brain concerned with its movement

Hominid crania
L to R: Australopithecus africanus; Homo rudolfensis; H.erectus; H. heildebergensis; H. neanderthalensis and H. sapiens. Arranged in chronological order these specimens (casts)

Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) (Lucy)
A cast of the partial skeleton (nicknamed Lucy) of Australopithecus afarensis found at the Hadar, North East Ethiopia in 1974 by Donald Johanson

Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) (Lucy)
A partial skeleton (nicknamed Lucy) of Australopithecus afarensis found at the Hadar, North East Ethiopia in 1974 by Donald Johanson

Homo neanderthalensis in action at Swanscombe, UK
An illustration by Angus McBride showing a group of Homo neanderthalensis on the ancient banks of the river Thames in modern day Swanscombe, Kent

Proconsul africanus
An illustration of the extinct primate, Proconsul africanus. Like Dendropithecus, they mostly lived in tropical forests in East Africa during the Miocene about 50 million years ago

Hominid reconstructions in chronological order
From left to right: Australopithecus, Early Homo erectus (Java Man), Late Homo erectus (Peking Man), Homo heidelbergensis (Rhodesian Man), Neanderthal man and Homo sapiens (Cro-Magnon)

Australopithecus afarensis
Illustration by Maurice Wilson of extinct African hominids (Australopithecus afarensis) living 3-4 million years ago. They walked upright, although they retained the ability to climb trees

Homo heidelbergensis in action
A reconstructed scene by Angus McBride showing Homo erectus killing an elephant. Homo heidelbergensis lived for about 1.5 million years and is believed to have used sophisticated tools

Guy (1946-1978), a western lowland gorilla
Guy the gorilla was one of London Zoos best-loved residents. After his death, he lived on as a display and research specimen at the Natural History Museum

Gorilla gorilla, western gorilla
Oil painting on canvas of a western gorilla by Henrik Gr� ld (1858-1940), undated. Original held at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Gorilla gorilla gorilla, western lowland gorilla

An endangered Siamang gibbon sitting on a log, holding a rope, London Zoo
3527146 An endangered Siamang gibbon sitting on a log, holding a rope, London Zoo, 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Pig-tailed Macaque holding her baby while sitting on a tiled ledge in her enclosure at
3703984 A Pig-tailed Macaque holding her baby while sitting on a tiled ledge in her enclosure at London Zoo in 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

Wallaces Orang Utan
Pongo pygmaeus, bornean orangutan specimen. An Alfred Russel Wallace specimen

Homo erectus cranium casts Peking Man & OH9
Left: This skull is a reconstruction based upon evidence discovered at locality 1, Zhoukoudian Cave which date back 500, 000 years

Homo erectus (or Homo ergaster), Turkana boy (KNM-WT 15000)
A replica of the fossil cranium (with reconstruction) that once belonged to a male Homo erectus aged 9 to 12 years old when he died

Homo erectus, Java Man cranium (Sangiran 17)

Aegyptopithecus zeuxis
Illustration of an Egyptian Ape by Maurice Wilson. The forerunners of both monkeys and apes. These small arboreal primates lived 35-32 million years ago in the tropical rain forests of northern Egypt

Ateles paniscus, black spider monkey
Portrait of a red faced black spider monkey, native to the Amazon forest of Brazil. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Pongo pygmaeus, orangutan
Portrait of a female orangutan, native to the Islands of Java, Sumatra and Borneo. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Close-up portrait of a vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) looking at the camera at Kleins Camp; Serengeti, Tanzania

Homo erectus, Java Man (Sangiran 17) cranium cast
Three quarter view of partially reconstructed cranium of Homo erectus Java Man about 700, 000 years old known as Sangiran 17. Discovered by Towikromo in 1969

Homo erectus crania (Ngandong 1 & Trinil)
The larger cranium belongs to Homo erectus discovered at Ngandong near to the Solo River on the island of Java, Indonesia

Homo heidelbergensis, Boxgrove Man tibia
The tibia or shin bone of Boxgrove Man (Homo heidelbergensis) discovered in a quarry at Boxgrove, West Sussex, UK. The specimen dates back 500

Homo sapiens, Cro-Magnon man
A model head of Homo sapiens, Cro-Magnon man. Cro-Magnon man, an anatomically modern human lived around 30, 000 years ago in the Dordogne region of France. This model was created by Maurice Wilson

Homo neanderthalensis
A model head of Neanderthal man (Homo neanderthalensis) created by Maurice Wilson. Neanderthal man is believed to have lived between around 130, 000 and 35, 000 years ago

Homo heidelbergensis, Boxgrove Man
An artists impression of Boxgrove Man (Homo heidelbergensis) based on fossil evidence discovered at a quarry in Boxgrove, Chichester, W. Sussex

Lemur catta, ring tailed lemur
Plate 4 from Histoire Naturelle des Singes et des Makis, by Jean-Baptiste Audebert, 1808

Gigantopithecus model jaw
Model of Gigantopithecus jaw with Gorilla jaw for scale

Australopithecus boisei (OH5) & Homo habilis (OH24) crania
Two cranium casts of: (left) Australopithecus boisei known as OH5 and (right) homo habilis known as OH24. Both original specimens were discovered within Bed 1 at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Wallaces Orang Utan
Pongo pygmaeus, bornean orangutan specimen. An Alfred Russel Wallace specimen

A Happy Family
Plate 13 taken from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated with designs by Joseph Wolf, London 1874. Date: 1874

Central American Squirrel Monkey -Saimiri oerstedii-, Sierpe, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, Central America

White-headed Capuchin or White-throated Capuchin -Cebus capucinus-, Sirena, Corcovado National Park, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, Central America

Rhesus monkey -Macaca mulatta-, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India

Family of rhesus monkeys -Macaca mulatta-, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India

Two rhesus monkeys -Macaca mulatta-, juveniles, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India

Rhesus monkeys -Macaca mulatta- grooming, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India

Family of rhesus monkeys -Macaca mulatta- with young, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India

Gray langur -Semnopithecus sp. -, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India
Gray langur -Semnopithecus sp.-, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India

Gray langur -Semnopithecus sp. - sitting on stone, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India
Gray langur -Semnopithecus sp.- sitting on stone, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India

Macaque -Macaca sp. - in the Monkey Forest temple, Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal temple in Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali
Macaque -Macaca sp.- in the Monkey Forest temple, Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal temple in Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Baboon -Papio sp. - sitting relaxed on a bridge railing, South Luangwa, Zambia
Baboon -Papio sp.- sitting relaxed on a bridge railing, South Luangwa, Zambia

Western Lowland Gorilla -Gorilla gorilla gorilla-, infant, native to Africa, captive, Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Pygmy Marmoset -Cebuella pygmaea-, captive, Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Rhesus macaque -Macaca mulatta- with young, Rajasthan, India

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"Haplorhini: Unveiling the Evolutionary Journey of Primates" Step into the fascinating world of Haplorhini, a diverse group of primates that have captivated scientists and enthusiasts alike. From sensory homunculus to hominid crania, these creatures offer us glimpses into our own evolutionary past. One iconic figure in this journey is Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1), affectionately known as Lucy. This remarkable specimen provides valuable insights into early human ancestors and their way of life. As we explore further, we encounter the motor homunculus, revealing how different areas of our brain control specific body movements. It's awe-inspiring to think about how these intricate neural connections evolved over time. Moving forward in time, Homo neanderthalensis takes center stage at Swanscombe in the UK. Witnessing them in action transports us back thousands of years, allowing us to envision their daily lives and understand their unique adaptations. Proconsul africanus emerges as another key player on this evolutionary timeline. This ancient primate offers clues about the common ancestor shared by humans and apes—a pivotal link connecting our distant past with present-day species. Through meticulous reconstructions presented chronologically, we witness the transformation from Australopithecus afarensis to Homo heidelbergensis—the gradual development leading up to modern humans like ourselves. But let's not forget Guy (1946-1978), a western lowland gorilla who left an indelible mark on those who encountered him. His powerful presence reminds us that even today, gorillas like Gorilla gorilla gorilla continue to inspire awe and admiration for their strength and intelligence. Haplorhini unravels an extraordinary tale spanning millions of years—an epic saga where each discovery brings us closer to understanding our own place within nature's grand tapestry.