Pioneering new research by archaeologists at the University of York suggests that Neanderthals belied their primitive reputation and had a deep seated sense of compassion.
A team from the University’s Department of Archaeology took on the ‘unique …
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Neanderthals had feelings too, say University of York researchers
Ancient ‘terror bird’ used powerful beak to jab like boxer
The ancient “terror bird” Andalgalornis couldn’t fly, but it used its unusually large, rigid skull–coupled with a hawk-like hooked beak–in a fighting strategy reminiscent of boxer Muhammad Ali.
The agile creature repeatedly attacked and retrea…