When Did Paranthropus Robustus Live?

Paranthropus boisei and Paranthropus robustus lived between 1.0 and 2.3 million years ago.

When did Australopithecus robustus live?

Paranthropus robustus lived between 2 and 1.2 million years ago. Dental studies suggest the average Paranthropus robustus rarely lived past 17 years of age.

How did Paranthropus robustus survive?

How They Survived: Robust species like Paranthropus robustus had large teeth as well as a ridge on top of the skull, where strong chewing muscles attached. These features allowed individuals to crush and grind hard foods such as nuts, seeds, roots, and tubers in the back of the jaw; however, P.

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