Ancestral Predation: Ancient Beavers and Hominin Subsistence Strategies

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Hominins Hunted Beavers At Least 400,000 Years Ago

Archaeologists from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Leibniz Zentrum f�r Arch�ologie, and Leiden University have unearthed compelling evidence from the 400,000-year-old hominin site of Bilzingsleben in central Germany. Their discoveries, showcasing cut marks on beaver bones, unveil a previously unrecognized facet of early hominin subsistence strategies, significantly expanding our understanding of prehistoric diets and hunting practices.

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