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Evidence Shows Ancient Ancestors Of Humans Began Eating Meat As A Source Of Calories Far Earlier Than Previously Thought

Shutterstock For some time now, the consensus among researchers was that our ancestors first began to hunt and eat meat as a significant source of calories about two million years ago. This was about the time that the Homo erectus came onto the scene, and many people speculate that it was this transition to consuming meat that allowed their brains to grow, giving them the evolutionary edge against other species. Many people even say that it was …
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twistedsifter.com broke the news in on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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