What is another word for Australopithecus Africanus?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒstɹɐlˌɒpɪθˌɛkəs ˈafɹɪkˌanəs] (IPA) 
Australopithecus africanus, a hominid species known for its upright posture and bipedal locomotion, is also sometimes referred to as the "southern ape of Africa." Other synonyms for this species include Paranthropus africanus, which is a related but more robust hominid species, and Taung child, the first fossil specimen of A. africanus discovered in South Africa in 1924. The species name "africanus" refers to its geographic origin in Africa. Due to the scarce and fragmentary nature of fossil remains, different researchers may use different names or classifications for the same species, resulting in a variety of synonyms for A. africanus.
