The Impact of Herbivore Hunting on Neanderthal and Homo Sapiens Coexistence
A new study suggests that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens coexisted for longer in regions where there was sufficient food to sustain both populations. The research challenges the assumption that the arrival of humans caused the extinction of Neanderthals, as regions with lower herbivore carrying capacity experienced their disappearance before the arrival of humans. The study highlights the complex interactions between the two species and the impact of environmental factors on their coexistence.