Would you date an australopithecine? Australopithecus afarensis is famous thanks to Lucy, but Paranthropus
robustus could be a diamond in the rough!
Once again, let’s have a little fun with this module’s assignment. Showcase your knowledge of the important
attributes of one of the fossil australopithecines (or pre-australopithecines) covered in this module’s lecture by
writing a dating profile for one. Creativity is welcome! But all of the responses on this dating profile should
relate to/be unique to the fossil hominin you choose. There must be good reasons for your answers that relate
to the morphology, physiology, behavior, and/or environment of your chosen hominin.
