"Neanderthals' Hunting of Giant Elephants Uncovered in New Research"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SciTechDaily
New research published in PNAS reveals that Neanderthals actively hunted and butchered straight-tusked elephants, as evidenced by cut marks on 125,000-year-old elephant bones found in Germany. The study suggests that this hunting was a regular activity, providing insights into Neanderthal behavior and challenging previous assumptions about group size and food storage. The researchers estimate that the yield from one elephant could have fed 2,500 Neanderthals, indicating the potential for larger group sizes or advanced food preservation techniques. Further research aims to uncover more about Neanderthal hunting methods and their impact on prey animals and the environment.