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In the Neanderthal site of Combe-Grenal, France, hunting strategies were unaffected by changing climate

The Neanderthals were a group of hominids that lived in Europe and Asia during the Pleistocene epoch, approximately 400,000 to 40,000 years ago. They were skilled hunters and gatherers who adapted to their environment by developing sophisticated hunting strategies. One such site where Neanderthal hunting strategies have been studied is Combe-Grenal in France. Recent research has shown that the hunting strategies of Neanderthals at this site were unaffected by changing climate.

Introduction

The Neanderthals were a group of hominids that lived in Europe and Asia during the Pleistocene epoch. They were skilled hunters and gatherers who adapted to their environment by developing sophisticated hunting strategies. One such site where Neanderthal hunting strategies have been studied is Combe-Grenal in France.

The Site of Combe-Grenal

Combe-Grenal is a cave site located in southwestern France. It was occupied by Neanderthals approximately 70,000 years ago during a period of changing climate. The climate at this time was becoming colder and drier, which would have had an impact on the availability of prey animals.

Hunting Strategies

The Neanderthals at Combe-Grenal hunted a variety of animals, including reindeer, bison, and horses. They used a combination of ambush and persistence hunting strategies to catch their prey.

Ambush hunting involved waiting for prey animals to come within range before attacking them with spears or other weapons. Persistence hunting involved chasing prey animals over long distances until they became exhausted and could be easily killed.

Impact of Changing Climate

Despite the changing climate at the time, the hunting strategies of the Neanderthals at Combe-Grenal remained largely unchanged. This suggests that they were able to adapt to changing environmental conditions by relying on their existing hunting strategies.

Conclusion

The Neanderthals at Combe-Grenal were skilled hunters who were able to adapt to changing environmental conditions by relying on their existing hunting strategies. Despite the changing climate at the time, their hunting strategies remained largely unchanged.

FAQs

1. What is Combe-Grenal?

Combe-Grenal is a cave site located in southwestern France that was occupied by Neanderthals approximately 70,000 years ago.

2. What animals did the Neanderthals at Combe-Grenal hunt?

The Neanderthals at Combe-Grenal hunted a variety of animals, including reindeer, bison, and horses.

3. What hunting strategies did the Neanderthals at Combe-Grenal use?

The Neanderthals at Combe-Grenal used a combination of ambush and persistence hunting strategies to catch their prey.

4. How did the changing climate impact the hunting strategies of the Neanderthals at Combe-Grenal?

Despite the changing climate at the time, the hunting strategies of the Neanderthals at Combe-Grenal remained largely unchanged.

5. What does this research tell us about the adaptability of Neanderthals?

This research suggests that Neanderthals were able to adapt to changing environmental conditions by relying on their existing hunting strategies.

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