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Neanderthals in Central Europe hunted pond turtles—not for food, but likely for their shells
- April 8, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Neanderthals hunted European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis) in Central Europe, though probably not for food. The careful cleaning of carapace elements at Neumark-Nord indicates that shells were reused, perhaps as small containers or scoop-like implements, according to an international research team.
Originally published at Phys.org