Scientists say the first Americans mostly hunted giant animals, and evidence from 50 sites suggests the practice may have aided their spread across the continents
Ancient Americans weren't cautious settlers but bold hunters, a new study reveals. Instead of small game, early humans across the Americas primarily hunted massive herbivores like mammoths, comprising up to 88% of their diet. This specialization in big game provided abundant calories and acted as a 'map,' enabling rapid expansion across continents with consistent hunting strategies and technology.
Ancient Americans weren't cautious settlers but bold hunters, a new study reveals. Instead of small game, early humans across the Americas primarily hunted massive herbivores like mammoths, comprising up to 88% of their diet. This specialization in big game provided abundant calories and acted as a 'map,' enabling rapid expansion across continents with consistent hunting strategies and technology.
