During warmer periods of the Middle Pleistocene, ancient humans in Italy were in the habit of butchering elephants for meat and raw materials, according to a study published October 8, 2025 in the ...
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500,000-year-old elephant bone tool reveals advanced planning and skill in early human ancestors
The earliest hominins in Europe shared their environment with large mammals and elephants were some of the largest animals ...
From their floppy ears to their giant trunks and massive size, there’s a lot that stands out about the elephant. Elephant tusks are both a valuable tool and a potential liability for these gentle ...
Learn about a 500,000-year old hammer made from elephant bone, used by early humans in England to sharpen stone tools.
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500,000-year-old elephant bone hammer discovered in England reveals early human tool skills
A roughly 500,000-year-old elephant bone hammer has been discovered in Boxgrove, England. This find ...
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