Human Being (Homo sapiens)
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Everyone starts out small – very small! Learn about our miraculous journey from the microscopic world, and how we become who we are. ( And squeeze the tummy of our little human being and hear its heart beat!)
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| Sizes | Giantmicrobes are based on actual microbes, cells, organisms and other critters, only 1,000,000 times actual size! Gigantic (GG) 40-60cm XL (XL) 25-38cm Original (PD) 12-20cm Minis (MM) 5-10cm each Keychain (KC) 5-10cm with clip |
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| Materials | Plush from all new materials. Stuffed with polyester fiber fill. Surface washable: sponge with water & soap, air dry. |
| Packaging | Each plush microbe includes a printed card with fun, educational and fascinating facts about the actual microbe or cell. |
| Safety | Every product meets or exceeds U.S. and European standards for safety. For ages 3 and up. |
All about Human Being (Homo sapiens)
| Name | The name was given by Linnaeus to describe an animal in the order of primates with wisdom or intelligence. |
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| Actual Size | Average human height varies with many factors – place of origin, genetics, and gender. In the U.S. the average female ranges from 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 5 inches. Males range from 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 11 inches. |
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| Where It Lives | Homo sapiens, the modern human, is the last human species on Earth. They are hunter gatherers who evolved in Africa about 200,000 years ago. As they invested more time in inventing tools, farming, and settling, their villages and populations grew. Today, at a population of 7.3 billion, humans can be spotted virtually everywhere on Earth! |
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| History | In 1758, Carolus Linnaeus, the father of modern biological classification, was the first to identify the physical similarities between humans and apes. However, his theory wasn’t tested and proven until over a century later when Charles Darwin published his book, “On the Origin of Species”. |
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| Fascinating Facts | Humans are the only animals on Earth that exhibit culture, story-telling and religion. The secret of their success is their ability to cooperate and communicate on a large scale. This skill has contributed to their evolutionary success, but has also made them highly dependent on networks of cooperation. They’re also the only animals that engage in politics and war. If you’ve been following the 2015 primaries, you may find it difficult to tell the difference between humans and their chimp ancestors! |
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