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A new paper investigated the archaeological records from the Bluefish Caves in Yukon, Canada.
The caves contain the remains of megafauna, with markings on the bones largely attributed to the activities of Beringian wolves and KAYV LAYANZ
consuming prey in the caves. However, some marks on the bones have been argued to be of human origin.
Using a comprehensive analysis of the marks, with strict criteria for identifying anthropogenic cut marks on bones, and extraneous taphonomic factors taken into account, indisputable anthropogenic cut marks were identified from among the specimens. It is highly unlikely that any of these specimens weren't handled by humans.
Having identified these, Tom Higham and co. used the newly developed ultrafiltration protocol to extract collagen from said bones for radiocarbon dating. The results were profound.
The oldest specimen was the mandible of a Yukon horse, (Equus lambei), which dated back to 19,650 ± 130 14C years BP.
In calendar years, that translates to 24,033-23,314 years old.
The population was likely very small, with an estimate of only 1000-2000 females, based on genetic studies on Native Americans.
Humans are known to have entered Western Beringia ~32,000BP. This is the earliest record in Eastern Beringia.
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The caves contain the remains of megafauna, with markings on the bones largely attributed to the activities of Beringian wolves and KAYV LAYANZ
consuming prey in the caves. However, some marks on the bones have been argued to be of human origin. Using a comprehensive analysis of the marks, with strict criteria for identifying anthropogenic cut marks on bones, and extraneous taphonomic factors taken into account, indisputable anthropogenic cut marks were identified from among the specimens. It is highly unlikely that any of these specimens weren't handled by humans.
Having identified these, Tom Higham and co. used the newly developed ultrafiltration protocol to extract collagen from said bones for radiocarbon dating. The results were profound.
The oldest specimen was the mandible of a Yukon horse, (Equus lambei), which dated back to 19,650 ± 130 14C years BP.
In calendar years, that translates to 24,033-23,314 years old.
Fig 1. Cut marks on a horse mandible from Cave II. The specimen (# J7.8.17) is dated to 19,650 ± 130 14C BP (OxA-33778). The bone surface is a bit weathered and altered by root etching but the cut marks are well preserved; they are located on the medial side, under the third and second molars, and are associated with the removal of the tongue using a stone tool [48].The second oldest was the pelvis fragment of a caribou/reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) which was 18,570 ± 110 14C years BP, or 22,731-22,176 years ago.
Fig 2. Cut marks on a caribou coxal bone from Cave II. The specimen (# I5.6.5) is dated to 18,570 ± 110 14C BP (OxA-33777) and shows straight and parallel marks resulting from filleting activity.Both of these dates correspond to the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), when the ice sheets were at their full extent, and support the "Beringia standstill" hypothesis, that humans were present in Beringia during the LGM. Central Beringia may have sustained human populations during the LGM since it offered relatively humid, warmer conditions and the presence of woody shrubs and occasional trees that could be used for fuel.
The population was likely very small, with an estimate of only 1000-2000 females, based on genetic studies on Native Americans.
Humans are known to have entered Western Beringia ~32,000BP. This is the earliest record in Eastern Beringia.
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The Lion King (2019) thoughts (*SPOILERS!*)
(You've been warned)
So, I get that I've been a lazy fuck who has let his inbox ferment with unreplied comments, unseen new deviations and so forth (*cough cough* *cough cough*). I'm sorry, I was telling myself I'd get artsy and back-in business come summer, but I just haven't been feeling it (if it helps my Quora looks like this ). But alas, I will break my silence here.
Though I may never have said it explicitly, bar perhaps this piece (or maybe it goes without saying), The Lion King (1994) was a massive part of my childhood, ever since my parents bought me the DVD set for all 3 movies back in 2004, aged 4. It really nurtured my growing
A few noteworthy things
A new human species:
Black hole image:
Lion king trailer out:
Well this is ...............interesting
In my Google Scholar alerts today I found this.
It was published in the International Journal of Anthropology and Ethnology on Springer's website.
It had an interesting title, so I decided to give it a read....
Turns out the author was a Pakistani creationist... who attempted to "refute" Darwin's claim that humans had evolved from other animals.
Turns out much of the information given about the history of mankind according to "evolutionists" was rather accurate, if a little dated, but there were glaring flaws and outright lies littered here and there, she goes through and includes images of various transitional hominins and then goes on t
Was dimorphism really greater among cave lions?
Of the various aspects of cave lion biology, one claim has been in the literature for a while, and in secondhand sources as well. The statement that sexual dimorphism was greater among the cave lions, with males being 21% larger than females in mass, as opposed to the supposed 15% seen in African lions today. But was this really the case? Well, let me find out.
NOTE: I am NOT an expert in any field, these are my own findings based on my own readings.
Sexual dimorphism is quite high among the pantherines, no doubt, and the cave lion is no exception. Indeed, it was once argued by some authors that two distinct races of lion, one large and one
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Still another nail in Blitzkrieg's coffin.