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2023
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- doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-99931-1.00124-0
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Camille Daujeard et al., « Hominin-animal interactions during the Paleolithic », HAL-SHS : archéologie, ID : 10.1016/B978-0-323-99931-1.00124-0
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This chapter focuses on the modalities of large fauna exploitation by human groups and their carnivorous competitors throughout the Paleolithic. It highlights the great diversity of hominin-animal interactions throughout human evolution, particularly in Africa and Eurasia. Carnivorous diet gradually increased within human populations, in parallel with the development of hunting capacities. There is evidence of regular animal meat and fat consumption by extinct hominins from 2 Ma onward, with the first occurrence prior to 3 Ma in Eastern Africa. The consumption of meat and fat may have had significant consequences on human evolution in terms of biology, culture and also in terms of energetic cost and benefit. Thus, the aim of this chapter is to present the main aspects, stages and degrees of complexity of hominin-animal relationships during the Paleolithic of the old world. Animals have undoubtedly always represented a major food, technological and symbolism resource for hunter-gatherer groups.