Early humans may have begun butchering elephants 1.8 million years ago

Early humans may have begun butchering elephants 1.8 million years ago

A 1.78-million-year-old partial elephant skeleton found in Tanzania associated with stone tools may represent the oldest known evidence of butchery of the giant herbivores

Evidence Suggests Early Humans Began Hunting Elephants 1.8 Million Years Ago

Ancient Humans Hunting Elephants—Evidence of Slaughtering Animals 1.8 Million Years Ago Natural History Museum/Scientific Photography Library Hunting an elephant is a formidable challenge, necessitating advanced tools and teamwork, offering an abundant source of protein. A research team led by Manuel Dominguez-Rodrigo from Rice University in Texas suggests that ancient humans may have accomplished this feat [...] The post Evidence Suggests Early…