Flores Hobbits' eating habits offer clues about their evolutionary past
New research suggests that the extinct hominin Homo floresiensis, or 'Hobbits,' were scavengers rather than hunters of pygmy elephants. Evidence from cave sites indicates that Komodo dragons were the primary predators, with Hobbits consuming the remains.
Why it matters
Revising the behavioral understanding of early hominins changes our perspective on human evolution and survival strategies.
one bite at a time Flores Hobbits’ eating habits offer clues about their evolutionary past If Homo floresiensis wasn’t a fire-using hunter, its origins could be different than we thought.
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