Australopithecus

==Summary==
Australopithecus was the first bipedal ape to have ever existed and was the closest related animal to humans, apart from other humans themselves. Although they are the closest to us, they aren't close enough to be called human.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , lower for females
Name: Australopithecus, 'southern ape'
Origin: The Real World
Gender: Varies
Age: Average lifespan of about 23
Classification: Hominid
Powers and Abilities: Peak Human Physical Characteristics
Attack Potency: Human level+, lower for females (Massive upper body strength much greater than that of athletic humans with long, muscular arms. Likely fought others of their species and were occasional predators of small-medium sized animals. Males of weighed 45-68 kg (99-150 lb) and stood 1.51 m (5 ft) tall. Females weighed 30 kg (66 lb) and stood 1.05 m (3 ft 5 in) tall.Australopithecus | Characteristics & Facts | Britannica These weights and sizes make them as strong and durable as a chimpanzee)
Speed: Below Average Human while bipedal (Could only walk, not run), Peak Human otherwise in all fours (Same as that of chimpanzees, fast and agile muscles)
Lifting Strength: Likely Athletic Human (All-around similar to chimpanzees, they still had strong arms to climb in trees and strong bones)
Striking Strength: Human level+, lower for females (Had similar body structure and much more powerful muscles than humans)
Durability: Human level+, lower for females (Robust body like that of Chimpanzees, likely fought each other and preyed on some animals)
Stamina: Likely Peak Human (Should be comparable to chimpanzees, but they probably couldn't run very far)
Range: Standard Melee Range
Standard Equipment: Evidence suggests they could use sharp stone tools to break bones and dig
Intelligence: Below Average (Higher than that of a Chimpanzee, but lower than that of Homo Erectus, had a brain 1/3 the size of modern humans)
Weaknesses: Couldn't run very fast or far
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
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