Denisovans used meat, marrow, and hides to survive on the Tibetan Plateau
In short: Researchers studying fossils at Baishiya Karst Cave found evidence that Denisovans were highly adaptable. By analyzing animal remains alongside Denisovan remains, the team discovered that these ancient hominins were actively processing animals for food and materials.
This study integrates zooarchaeology and proteomics to understand how Denisovans lived in diverse environments. By examining bone fragments, researchers identified a Denisovan rib and evidence of animal processing.
The study relies on fragmented archaeological evidence, which limits the ability to reconstruct a complete picture of Denisovan life.
Why it matters: Denisovans were resourceful hunters capable of thriving in fluctuating, high-altitude environments.
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- Source: Research: Xia et al. (2024). Middle and Late Pleistocene Denisovan subsistence at Baishiya Karst Cave. Nature. · cc-by
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