Neandertals Were Choosy about Making Bone Tools (IMAGE)
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Evidence continues to mount that the Neandertals, who lived in Europe and Asia until about 40,000 years ago, were more sophisticated people than once thought. A new study from UC Davis shows that Neandertals chose to use bones from specific animals to make a tool for specific purpose: working hides into leather.
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Naomi Martisius, UC Davis
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