Ancestral Predation: Ancient Beavers and Hominin Subsistence Strategies

Hominins Hunted Beavers At Least 400,000 Years Ago

Archaeologists from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Leibniz Zentrum für Archäologie, 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.