1) Early hominids like Australopithecus afarensis were more ape-like and did not wear clothing as they were very hairy. They were scavengers and foragers who ate fruits and vegetables. 2) Homo habilis were more advanced but still did not hunt or wear clothing. They were scavengers who used simple tools to gather food like ants. 3) Homo erectus were the first to hunt, control fire, and use stone tools and axes, allowing them to cook meat and improve their diet.