Fossil remains of a number of individuals from the genus *Australopithecus* were found at various sites in the eastern half of Africa and have been dated to between 3–4 million years old - VCE - SSCE Biology - Question 38 - 2015 - Paper 1

The fossil remains of Australopithecus provide significant evidence of bipedalism, which is a critical characteristic that distinguishes early hominins from other primates. The anatomical features found in these fossils, such as the structure of the pelvis and the orientation of the foramen magnum, indicate that Australopithecus was adapted for walking on two legs. This bipedal locomotion is an important evolutionary trait that marks the beginning of the human lineage.