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    Summary of BBC Origins of Us 1 of 3 - Bones HDTV - DR Alice Roberts

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    This document summarizes a BBC documentary presented by Dr. Alice Roberts about the evolution of hominids and humans. It discusses how early hominid species like Sahelanthropus Tchadensis and Orrorin Tugenensis began walking upright 6 million years ago, which provided advantages for finding food. Another key development was the ability of hominid arms and hands to make and use tools starting with Homo Habilis 2.5 million years ago. While Homo sapiens only emerged 200,000 years ago, we have proven to be the most successful human species.

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    This document summarizes a BBC documentary presented by Dr. Alice Roberts about the evolution of hominids and humans. It discusses how early hominid species like Sahelanthropus Tchadensis and Orrorin Tugenensis began walking upright 6 million years ago, which provided advantages for finding food. Another key development was the ability of hominid arms and hands to make and use tools starting with Homo Habilis 2.5 million years ago. While Homo sapiens only emerged 200,000 years ago, we have proven to be the most successful human species.

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    Julio Alberto Vsquez Vsquez

    Historical foundations in health sciences

    Reviewed by PhD. Erendira Julieta Cohen Fernndez

    Summary of BBC Origins of Us 1 of 3 - Bones HDTV - Dr Alice Roberts

    Key words: Hominids, humans, anatomical features, tools.


    Abstract: Dr. Alice Roberts starts the documentary by making a comparison between
    chimpanzees and modern humans. Both species have a common ancestor. By tracking
    the evolution chain of hominids and correlating it with geological changes it is possible
    to understand why our body has the structure and functions it currently has.
    For example, it is thought that 6 million years ago the Earth became colder, so
    hominids that began to walk upright got an advantage over those who couldnt, as it
    was easier for them to get food. Sahelanthropus Tchadensis, followed by Orrorin
    Tugenensis were the first hominids to stand upright. The angle in which the spinal cord
    exits the skull of these fossils suggests this theory.
    Another vital change in our evolution chain is the anatomical adaption of our
    arms and hands. This characteristic derived from the freedom these limbs acquired
    when we could walk upright without using them and developed our ability to make and
    use tools. Homo Habilis is the first known tool maker-hominid (2.5 million years ago)
    to have existed, and all the subsequent hominids got the same aility.
    Homo sapiens appeared just 200 000 years ago, but we have been the most
    successful humans ever.

    References
    BBC. BBC Origins of Us 1 of 3 - Bones HDTV - Dr Alice Roberts. January 28th, 2013.

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