19-02-2006, 20:07
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Predators 'drove human evolution'
Interesting theory.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4729050.stm
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The popular view of our ancient ancestors as hunters who conquered all in their way is wrong, researchers have told a major US science conference. Instead, they say, early humans were on the menu for predatory beasts.
This may have driven humans to evolve increased levels of co-operation, according to their theory.
Despite humankind's considerable capacity for war and violence, we are highly sociable animals, according to anthropologists.
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