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The earliest known hominid, Australopithecus Afarensis, also known as "Lucy", had a difference in their appearance compared to modern humans. Lucy's height was about three feet tall, almost the average height of a female (three foot five). I tried researching Lucy's weight and had little success, however, the average weight of a female was about 64 pounds. Also, the average height for the males was about four feet eleven inches and the average weight of a male was 92 pounds. The Australopithecus Afarensis had a mix of both human and apelike features. The early hominids had a flat nose, a strong lower jaw which stuck out, long and strong arms and curved fingers for climbing trees. Lucy's hands, feet, and her teeth were similar to a human human's

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