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Ep. 693: Did Clovis Hunters Kill All the Mammoths?

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Exploring the Overkill Hypothesis and Prehistoric Hunting Practices

This chapter examines the overkill hypothesis, focusing on how the Clovis people may have contributed to the extinction of large mammals during the late Pleistocene. It discusses the archaeological evidence of mammoth kill sites and the implications for understanding ancient human hunting practices and population dynamics.

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