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1.6 million-year-old bones reveal how the first humans really got their meat
Ancient Kenyan fossils reveal early humans employed a dynamic strategy for meat acquisition, blending hunting with opportunistic scavenging. Evidence of tool marks on bones, alongside predator tooth marks, suggests a sophisticated approach to accessing carcasses. This adaptable foraging, including marrow extraction and meat transport, was crucial for survival and brain development, moving beyond the simple hunter-scavenger debate.
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