Haplorhini Collection (page 5)

Pongo pygmaeus, bornean orangutan
A specimen of Pongo pygmaeus, bornean orangutan

Trachypithecus vetulus, purple-faced leaf monkey
Semnopithcus vetulus, Purple-Faced Leaf Monkey. Plate from the Loten Collection (1754-57), a painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere (1722-c. 1781)

Homo neanderthalensis, Neandertal Man skeleton
Life size model of a male Neandertal (Homo neanderthalensis) skeleton. This was created using a modified modern human skeleton and replicas of Neandertal fossil bones

Cebus capucinus, white-faced capuchin
Plate 2 from Museum S.R.M. Adolphi Friderici, by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), c. 1754-1764

Homo neanderthalensis, Neanderthal Man skeleton
Life size model of a male Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) skeleton. This was created using a modified modern human skeleton and replicas of Neanderthal fossil bones

Homo erectus, Peking man cranium (reconstruction)
Reconstruction of a female Homo erectus cranium based upon the remains from many individuals discovered at Zhoukoudian Cave (Locality 1), China dating back 500, 000 years

Mandrillus sphinx, mandrill

Detail of terracotta moulding of a monkey
Part of the intricate interior architecture found in the Natural History Museums Waterhouse building, designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905)

Pygathrix nemaeus nemaeus, red-shanked douc langur
Portrait of a red-shanked douc langur, native to north and central Vietnam, east-central Cambodia and possibly in China. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Colobus guereza, guereza
Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Pan troglodytes, chimpanzee

Pongo pygmaeus, orang-outang
The muscles of the Pongo pygmaeus from Orang-Outang sive Homo Sylvestris: or, The Anatomy of a Pygmie Compared with That of a Monkey, an Ape, and a Man by Edward Tyson, 1699

A Tropical Bathing-Place
Plate 10 taken from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated by designs by Joseph Wolf, London 1874

Leontopithecus rosalia, golden lion tamarin
A portrait of a golden lion tamarin. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Pan paniscus, pygmy chimpanzee
Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Sivapithecus indicus
Illustration by Maurice Wilson of Sivapithecus indicus, thick coated enamelled apes from Turkey and Indo-Pakistan dating from 13 million years ago

Homo neanderthalensis, Neanderthal Man burial site (Teshik-T
Reconstruction of a Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) burial site based on remains discovered at Teshik-Tash, Uzbekistan dating back 70, 000 years

Homo sapiens (Predmosti) & Homo neanderthalensis (La Ferrass

Paranthropus boisei (OH5)

Proconsul, Homo heildebergensis & Homo neanderthalensis cran
L to R: Cranium of Proconsul, an extinct primate that lived 18 million years ago; Homo heildebergensis (Broken Hill 1) discovered in Zambia; and Homo neanderthalensis (Gibraltar 1)

Gorilla gorilla, gorilla

Paranthropus sp. (left) and Homo erectus (right)
Illustration by Maurice Wilson. 2 to 1.5 million years ago parts of Africa were populated by these two hominids. Paranthropus foraged peacefully but here is threatened by Homo erectus

Interior detail from the Natural History Museum, London
The Natural History Museum was designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905) and opened to the public on Easter Monday 1881

Homo neanderthalensis, Neanderthal Man cranium (Neanderthal
Cranium (cast) of Neanderthal 1, the original Neanderthal man discovered by workmen in 1856 in a cave at Neander Valley near Hochdahl, East of Dusseldorf, Germany

Monkey
Plate 72 of the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China, 1774-1856

Pongo sp. Mandible and molar (Piltdown 1 & 2)
Lateral lingual view of Piltdown 1 mandible with Piltdown 2 left molar. Held at The Natural History Museum, London

Pongo sp. Mandible with canine (Piltdown 1)
Left lateral view of the Piltdown mandible reported to be that of a newly found homind species in 1913 but then revealed as a forgery in 1953. Specimen held at The Natural History Museum, London

Bronze bust of a chimpanzee

Homo sapiens skeleton (Omo 1)
The skeleton of Homo sapiens discovered by Richard Leakeys team in 1967 at Kibish, north west of Camp Kenya, East of the Omo River, Eithiopia. Dated 130, 000 years old

Gorilla, November 1897
The gorilla shown in an aggressive posture became a popular museum highlight. Epitomised in the 1933 film, King Kong, sensationalist reports by early explorers influenced the way these animals were

Macaca sp. macaque
Artwork by Barry Sutton, entitled Dominance and Submission. On display in the Primates exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London

Le Sajou Brun, Femelle
Plate 29 (165) Le Sajou Brun, Femelle. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 1, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

Monkeys pillar design
Drawing 4 Vol 1 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of pillars at the Natural History Museum, London, 1875. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s

Homo erectus femur (Trinil)
A cast of a Homo erectus femur originally discovered at the Trinil site on the Solo River, Java, Indonesia by Eugene Dubois between 1891 and 1892

Cibus apella, brown sajou
Drawing 37 Vol 2 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the panel over doorway in the South East gallery, first floor of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875

Professor Chris Stringer with four hominid skulls
Top left: Modern Human (Europe). Top right: Modern Human (Africa). Bottom left: Gibraltar Neanderthal, Forbes Quarry. Bottom right: Broken Hiil Skull, Zambia

Homo heidelbergensis (Broken Hill) & Homo erectus pelvis (
Side view comparison of pelvis (ischium) of a male Homo heidelbergensis, (Broken Hill E719) and a cast of Homo erectus Pelvis (OH28) discovered at Olduvai Gorge

Papio hamadryas, hamadryas baboon
Hamadryas baboons, one adult male, one juvenile and one adult female. Plate 11 from Symbolae Physicae section: Zoologica I. Mammalia by Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg (1795-1876)

Gibbon, Hylobates lar
Skeleton of Gibbon suspended from the ceiling of the Natural History Museum, Londons Central Hall as part of the Primate Gallery display

Beauty of the Quadrumana
Figures 73 to 76 showing Head of Semnopithecus comatus, head of Cebus capucinus, head of Ateles marginatus and head of Cebus vellerosus. From Darwin, C

Djebel Kafzeh, Qafzeh Cave, Israel
The cave 2.5 km south of Nazareth, Galilee where fossils of early modern Homo sapiens (Homo sapiens sapiens) were found in 1933 by R. Neuville, in 1935 by R. Neuville & M

Homo heidelbergensis mandible (Mauer 1)

Australopithecus africanus mandible (MLD 2)
Mandible and teeth of an adolescent male (of about 12 years) Australopithecus africanus discovered at Makapansgat by A.R. Hughes and S. Kitching in July 1948

Homo erectus, Solo Man cranium (Ngandong 1)
The cranium cast of Solo Man discovered at Ngandong close to the Solo River on the island of Java, Indonesia. The specimen belonging to Homo erectus dates back to no later than 800, 000 years ago

Paranthropus robustus jaw bone
Lower jaws of Australopithecus robustus. A robustus lived between 1.8 and 1.5 million years ago in South Africa

Sivapithecus & human mandible
A human mandible (on the left) compared with a Sivapithecus mandible. Sivapithecus, an extinct ape from the Miocene, is believed to have lived 9 million years ago

Sivapithecus sivalensis
Fragments of cranium and mandible of an extinct ape-like primate Sivapithecus sivalensis which lived about 8 million years ago. The specimen was discovered in Potwar, Pakistan

A Homo habilis hammerstone
A hammerstone tool discovered at the Olduvia Gorge, Tanzania dating back to between 1.85 million years ago to 1.6 million years ago

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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.