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Neanderthals likely used rhinoceros teeth as heavy-duty tools
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Archaeologists are investigating whether Neanderthals used rhinoceros teeth as heavy-duty tools for percussion. The study focuses on unusual wear patterns found on teeth at sites in Spain and France.
Why it matters
This discovery provides new insights into the cognitive abilities and tool-making sophistication of early human ancestors.
The use of faunal tools by Neanderthals for their daily operations has intrigued researchers.
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