February
02
/ 2023
New evidence has emerged that Neanderthals were more advanced hunters and gatherers than previously thought. A study published in Science Advances reveals that these ancient humans hunted and processed elephants as a major source of food. The findings, based on an analysis of marks made by stone tools on bones of straight-tusked elephants found in Germany, suggest that Neanderthals lived in larger groups or had ways of preserving flesh. Extinction Due to Human Intervention A new study published in Science Advances sheds light on the behavior and hunting patterns of Neanderthals. The findings reveal that these ancient humans regularly hunted and processed elephants as a major source of food. An analysis of marks made by stone tools on a trove
