Evidence suggests humans scavenged mammoth bones from existing bone beds over centuries.
Although modern humans cannot move their ears around in the same way that dogs, cats, and horses do, the findings suggest that humans involuntarily tense their ear muscles when listening intently.
Scientists confirmed that when a person narrows their eyes and blinks slowly, cats become more receptive and are more likely to approach them.
Die Homininen an der Fundstelle zeigten sorgfältige Planung und Effizienz in ihren Strategien für Herstellung und Ressourcenmanagement.
Near the footprint site, archaeologists uncovered burials in tombs covered with tuff slabs, some engraved with decorations. Most of the burials belong to children.
Discovery supports early 'out of Africa' migrations, predating Homo erectus' exit from Africa.
The research challenges the long-held belief that only Homo sapiens had the capacity to thrive in extreme environments.
Some researchers hypothesize that the incorporation of animal-based foods in early hominin diets led to increased brain size, smaller gut size, and increased stature.
The patient was infected after contact with domestic and wild birds, specifically a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds he raised at home.