Paranthropus Collection

Paranthropus boisei (Zinjanthropus) cranium (OH5)
Cast of the cranium of a young male of Paranthropus boisei discovered by Mary Leakey in 1959 at Olduvai Gorge. The specimen which is the Holotype of Zinjanthropus boisei (Leakey 1959)

Skull of Paranthropus aethiopicus with prominent sagittal crest. Pliocene. Located in Lomekwi, Kenya. Natural History Museum. London. United Kingdom

Lower jaw casts of Paranthropus robustus (Swartkrans 23) and
From Swartkrans, South Africa (left) and Peninj, Tanzania (right)

Paranthropus robustus cranium with perforations
Cast of cranial bones of Paranthropus robustus with two perforations probably made by a leopard. Original skull from Swartkrans, Transvaal, S. Africa

Paranthropus robustus cranium (SK46)
Frontal view of a cast of an adult, probably female, cranium, crushed, with half of braincase, portion of face, palatinum and maxilla. Discovered at Swartkrans, South Africa by Robert Broom and J.T

Casts of Australopithecus boisei jaw bones
Casts of Upper jaw (left) of Australopithecus (Paranthropus) boisei from the Olduvai Gorge; lower jaw (right) of Australopithecus (Paranthropus) boisei from Peninj

Paranthropus boisei (based on OH5)
Illustration by Maurice Wilson of a three-quarter view of Paranthropus boisei, a robust australopithecus which lived in Southern and Eastern Africa

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

Paranthropus boisei skull
Skull of Paranthropus boisei, formerly called Zinjanthropus boisei then Australopithecus boisei. P. boisei was an early hominid, estimated to have lived 2.6-1.2 million years ago

Australopithecus robustus skull
Skull of Australopithecus robustus, front view. A. robustus was a bipedal hominin (human-like primate) that lived in Africa between 2.6

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Paranthropus: A Glimpse into Our Ancestral Cousins" The Paranthropus boisei (Zinjanthropus) cranium (OH5): This remarkable fossil offers a rare insight into the cranial structure of our ancient relative, showcasing their robust features and unique adaptations. Skull aethiopicus: Discovering this skull provides crucial evidence for understanding the evolutionary path taken by these hominins, shedding light on their distinct characteristics and possible lifestyle. Lower jaw casts robustus (Swartkrans 23): Examining these casts allows us to analyze the powerful jaws and dental morphology that distinguished P. Robustus from other early human species. Paranthropus robustus cranium with perforations: These intriguing perforations found in the cranium raise questions about potential cultural practices or even symbolic behaviors within this enigmatic species. Paranthropus robustus cranium (SK46): Unearthed from South Africa's Swartkrans Cave, this well-preserved specimen showcases the unique cranial features that set P. Robustus apart from its contemporaries. Casts of Australopithecine boisei jaw bones: Comparing these casts with those of other related species enables scientists to unravel the complex evolutionary relationships between different members of the genus Paranthropu Paranthropu sboisei (Zinjanthropu s) cranium (OH5): OH5 is an iconic fossil representing P. boise iand providing valuable insights into their brain size, facial structure, and overall anatomy. Paranthopus boise i (based on OH5): Based on OH5's findings, we can reconstruct what P. boisemight have looked like - a sturdy hominin with a prominent face and powerful chewing muscles.