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Human Evolution Human evolution traces the development of modern Homo sapiens from earlier hominins over millions of years. The fossil record, along with genetic and archaeological evidence, shows that humans evolved from ape-like ancestors. Key developments in human evolution include bipedalism, tool use, increased brain size, and complex social structures. The genus Homo includes species such as Homo habilis and Homo erectus, with Homo sapiens appearing around 300,000 years ago. Human evolution is characterized by significant adaptation to environmental changes, dietary