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Paranthropus boisei consumed mostly C4 plants, not nuts

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March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

For decades, a 2.3 million- to 1.2 million-year-old human relative named Paranthropus boisei has been nicknamed Nutcracker Man because of his big, flat molar teeth… Read More »Paranthropus boisei consumed mostly C4 plants, not nuts

Ancient African hominids added grasses to their diet 3.5 million years ago

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March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

A new look at the diets of ancient African hominids shows a “game changer” occurred about 3.5 million years ago when some members added grasses… Read More »Ancient African hominids added grasses to their diet 3.5 million years ago