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Human ancestors may have hunted cave bears 300,000 years ago.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Curry, Andrew 3 of 3

Abstract

New research suggests that human ancestors, including Neanderthals and Homo heidelbergensis, may have hunted cave bears for food as far back as 300,000 years ago. Archaeological evidence, including stone spear tips embedded in cave bear bones and marks on bones indicating defleshing and hide-stripping, supports the theory that these early hominins actively hunted cave bears. The study also found that cave bear hunting became more systematic around 40,000 years ago, coinciding with the presence of modern humans. The rise in cave bear hunting may have contributed to their eventual extinction, along with competition for habitat with humans. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:177288477
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