Neandertal and Denisovan DNA from Pleistocene sediments
Although a rich record of Pleistocene human-associated archaeological assemblages
exists, the scarcity of hominin fossils often impedes the understanding of which hominins …
exists, the scarcity of hominin fossils often impedes the understanding of which hominins …
[HTML][HTML] The Epigravettian chronology and the human population of eastern Central Europe during MIS2
G Lengyel, A Bárány, S Béres, F Cserpák… - Quaternary Science …, 2021 - Elsevier
The goal of this paper is to refine the relative and absolute chronology of Epigravettian
culture (26.5–15.0 ka) in eastern Central Europe (ECE) and clarify its relation to the Last …
culture (26.5–15.0 ka) in eastern Central Europe (ECE) and clarify its relation to the Last …
Isotopic variability of cave bears (δ15N, δ13C) across Europe during MIS 3
M Krajcarz, M Pacher, MT Krajcarz, L Laughlan… - Quaternary Science …, 2016 - Elsevier
Collagen, the organic fraction of bone, records the isotopic parameters of consumed food for
carbon (δ 13 C) and nitrogen (δ 15 N). This relationship of isotopic signature between diet …
carbon (δ 13 C) and nitrogen (δ 15 N). This relationship of isotopic signature between diet …
Early evidence for bear exploitation during MIS 9 from the site of Schöningen 12 (Germany)
I Verheijen, BM Starkovich, J Serangeli… - Journal of Human …, 2023 - Elsevier
A cutmarked bear metatarsal and phalanx from the German open-air sites of Schöningen 12
II-1 and 12 B, respectively, correlated with the interglacial optimum of MIS 9 (ca. 320 ka) …
II-1 and 12 B, respectively, correlated with the interglacial optimum of MIS 9 (ca. 320 ka) …
Bears and humans, a Neanderthal tale. Reconstructing uncommon behaviors from zooarchaeological evidence in southern Europe
M Romandini, G Terlato, N Nannini… - Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Cave bear (Ursus spelaeus), brown bear (Ursus arctos), and Neanderthals were potential
competitors for environmental resources (shelters and food) in Europe. In order to reinforce …
competitors for environmental resources (shelters and food) in Europe. In order to reinforce …
Retreat and extinction of the Late Pleistocene cave bear (Ursus spelaeus sensu lato)
The cave bear (Ursus spelaeus sensu lato) is a typical representative of Pleistocene
megafauna which became extinct at the end of the Last Glacial. Detailed knowledge of cave …
megafauna which became extinct at the end of the Last Glacial. Detailed knowledge of cave …
Ancient DNA reveals differences in behaviour and sociality between brown bears and extinct cave bears
GG Fortes, A Grandal‐d'Anglade, B Kolbe… - Molecular …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Ancient DNA studies have revolutionized the study of extinct species and populations,
providing insights on phylogeny, phylogeography, admixture and demographic history …
providing insights on phylogeny, phylogeography, admixture and demographic history …
The evolution of Paleolithic hominin–carnivore interaction written in teeth: Stories from the Swabian Jura (Germany)
The interaction between hominins and carnivores during the Paleolithic is highly dynamic,
and the study of these relationships provides key insights into the evolution of human …
and the study of these relationships provides key insights into the evolution of human …
Chronological and Isotopic data support a revision for the timing of cave bear extinction in Mediterranean Europe
Abstract The Cave Bear, Ursus spelaeus (sensu lato), was one of many megafaunal species
that became extinct during the Late Pleistocene in Europe. With new data we revisit the …
that became extinct during the Late Pleistocene in Europe. With new data we revisit the …
Large-scale mitogenomic analysis of the phylogeography of the Late Pleistocene cave bear
The cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) is one of the Late Pleistocene megafauna species that
faced extinction at the end of the last ice age. Although it is represented by one of the largest …
faced extinction at the end of the last ice age. Although it is represented by one of the largest …