Stats

Lifespan

20-80 yrs

Size

Large

Diet

Omnivore

Activity

Diurnal

Social

Troop

Biome

Tropical savanna

Range

Worldwide

Movement

Walking

Breeding

Live birth

Defense

Group defense

Status

Common

About

This social mammal originated in Africa and now inhabits every global biome. It possesses a unique larynx that enables the production of complex vocal sequences.

Life cycle

1. 1.
   newborn

   A newborn clings to its mother, nurses constantly, and depends entirely on her warmth and care.
2. 2.
   juvenile

   A juvenile rides on its mother's back, then begins walking, climbing, and exploring alongside the troop.
3. 3.
   adolescent

   An adolescent approaches adult size and learns social hierarchy, tool use, and group behavior.
4. 4.
   adult

   Fully grown, holding its place in the social group.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Primates

Family

Hominidae

Genus

Homo