2,500 Denisovan bone fragments in Baishiya Cave suggest extinct relatives of Neanderthals hunted diverse animals for 100,000 years in the Tibetan Plateau.

2,500 bone fragments discovered in Tibetan Plateau's Baishiya Karst Cave reveal that extinct Denisovans, human relatives of Neanderthals, hunted a diverse array of animals like blue sheep, woolly rhinos, and even spotted hyenas to thrive in their high-altitude, cold environment for over 100,000 years. Their hunting strategies and adaptability suggest a widespread presence across Siberia, China, and potentially Laos.

July 03, 2024
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