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Denisovan fossils in China reveal ancient 'hunting paradise'

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Fossil discoveries in China's Yunnan province have shed light on the Denisovan hominin group, filling a significant geographic gap in their known range. Researchers identified Denisovan remains using ancient proteins, establishing Bianfu Cave as a key site for this species outside of Siberia. The findings suggest Denisovans were expert hunters who adapted to local resources, living in what is described as an ancient 'hunting paradise'. AI

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Denisovan fossils in China reveal ancient 'hunting paradise'

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Dannie Peng ·

    Denisovan fossils in China reveal an ancient ‘hunting paradise’

    Denisovan remains discovered in southwestern China reveal that Yunnan province’s warm, biodiverse plateau was a “hunting paradise” for the hominins during a global glacial period, according to new research published in the journal Nature. Within the region’s coniferous forests an…

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