Only a few years ago, Neanderthals were considered as unable to exploit fast-moving small
prey. Several recent studies have reconsidered this matter and shown that in some setting …

Recently, the development of taphonomically-oriented studies of avifaunal assemblages
have contributed towards renewing our perceptions of the complexity of Neandertal …

The acquisition of quick-flying small prey has been a widely discussed topic over the last
decades, especially since the emergence of archaeological bird collections more ancient …

This paper deals with the exploitation of Ptarmigan (Lagopus sp.) during the upper
Magdalenian and is based on the analysis of the bone remains from La Vache cave, Salle …

The site of Les Pradelles has an important mousterian stratigraphic sequence. In the lower
levels, the very low density of artefacts as well as the carnivores scavenging of carcasses …

In recent years, several studies have significantly changed our knowledge concerning the
use of birds by Neanderthals. However, what remains to be clarified is the geographical and …

Small animal bones, such as those of birds, are commonly found at many archaeological
sites framed in the early Late Pleistocene. Teixoneres Cave, on the Iberian Peninsula, is one …

During the MIS 4 in Southwestern France, Quina Neanderthal from the north of the Aquitaine
was characterized by a hunting specialization on the reindeer and the lack of diversity in …

This work reviews the anthropogenic exploitation of small mammals during a crucial time
span for the reconstruction of human behavior at the dawn of the Middle-Upper Palaeolithic …

An ecological perspective is essential to our understanding of variations in the faunal
communities and their relationships with human groups, as well as the foraging strategies …