Hunting Giants: Clovis and Megafauna Interactions

This chapter explores the archaeological significance of Clovis hunting practices, particularly their interactions with large megafauna like mammoths and bison. It highlights a 2014 excavation site that reveals community structures and hunting strategies, raising questions about the effectiveness and methods of butchering large animals. Through discussions on tool usage and the historical context of hunting, the chapter sheds light on the complexities of early human societies and their reliance on mammoth populations.