SMART HUNTERS.
Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 5. P. 64 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Bower, Bruce 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses a detailed reconstruction of a communal horse hunt that took place around 300,000 years ago in north-central Europe, shedding light on the social and intellectual complexity of Stone Age life. The study, based on findings from the Schöningen archaeological site in Germany, challenges traditional beliefs about the emergence of modern human behavior and suggests that planning and collaboration skills were present much earlier in our evolution. Evidence from Schöningen and other sites indicates that ancient humans and our evolutionary relatives engaged in sophisticated communal hunting practices, showcasing their knowledge of the environment and animal behavior. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Science News. 2025/05, Vol. 207, Issue 5, p64
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Anthropology
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0036-8423
- Accession Number:184306450
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