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Stephen Beech

Stone Tools Reveal Evidence Of Cannibalism 1.45 Million Years Ago

Nine marks identified as cut marks (mark numbers 1–4 and 7–11) and two identified as tooth marks (mark numbers 5 and 6). PHOTO BY JENNIFER CLARK/SWNS 

Man’s ancestors were cannibals who were eating each other at least 1.45 million years ago, suggests a new study.

Cut marks on a fossil leg bone belonging to a relative of modern humans were made by stone tools and could be evidence of cannibalism, say scientists.

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