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Neanderthals Ran Ancient 'Fat Factory' to Combat Hunger

7/14/2025

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New research uncovers that Neanderthals ran a "fat factory" in Germany 125,000 years ago, skillfully extracting grease from animal bones. The discovery of over 100,000 bone fragments showcases their advanced processing techniques, reshaping our understanding of these ancient humans as strategic planners who cleverly navigated food shortages to prevent malnutrition.

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New research uncovers that Neanderthals ran a "fat factory" in Germany 125,000 years ago, skillfully extracting grease from animal bones. The discovery of over 100,000 bone fragments showcases their advanced processing techniques, reshaping our understanding of these ancient humans as strategic planners who cleverly navigated food shortages to prevent malnutrition.