Neanderthals Hunted Pond Turtles, But Not for Dinner

Apr 8, 2026 - 16:45

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Neanderthals Hunted Pond Turtles, But Not for Dinner

The European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) next to the foot of the straight-tusked elephant (Palaeoloxodon antiquus). Image credit: Nicole Viehofer / MONREPOS - LEIZA.

New evidence from Germany suggests Neanderthals captured European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis) around 125,000 years ago, likely valuing their shells as tools rather than their modest meat yield.

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