How Many Species are Currently Classified Within the Hominini

Question

How many species are currently classified within the Hominini?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 25
D) 300

Accepted Answer

The Hominini tribe includes all species that are more closely related to humans than to chimpanzees, including modern humans, extinct human species, and all our immediate ancestors. This encompasses not just Homo sapiens but also species within related genera such as Australopithecus, among others. The exact number can vary depending on the classification criteria used by different scientists, but it is generally accepted to be around 20 to 25, making option C the closest correct choice.