Tortoises, Hares, Carnivorous Mammals — Menu Of Paleolithic Humans More Varied Than Previously Thought, Says Study

The study concluded that the hunting behaviour of humans in the  Middle Paleolithic period in the Zagros Mountains of Iran was more diverse than previously thought.

The menu of early humans in the Middle Paleolithic period consisted of tortoises, hares, carnivorous mammals, and birds, at least occasionally, according to a new study. (Representative Photo) ( Image Source :Getty )

Early humans of the Middle Paleolithic period, which lasted from about 2,50,000 to 30,000 years ago, and was characterised by flake tools and the widespread use of fire, consumed a more varied diet than previously thought. Their menu consisted of tortoises, hares, carnivorous mammals, and birds, at least occasionally, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports. As part of the study, researchers from the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment (SHEP)