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How Did Early Humans Hunt Monkeys?

Clip Season Nova Season 52 2:54 Premiered 20250924

These monkey bones showed that early humans could thrive in the rainforest.

Bones and tools found in a Sri Lankan cave show how Homo sapiens adapted to dense rainforest environments as early as 45,000 years ago.

Bones and tools found in a Sri Lankan cave show how Homo sapiens adapted to dense rainforest environments as early as 45,000 years ago.

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