Reconstructing hominin interactions with mammalian carnivores (6.0–1.8 Ma)
Bibliographic Collection:
APE Field Course
Publication Type: Book Chapter
Authors: Adrian Treves; Paul Palmqvist
Year of Publication: 2007
Book Title: Primate Anti-Predator Strategies
Pagination: 355-381
Publication Language: eng
Abstract:
Several hominin genera evolved to use savanna and woodland habitats across Pliocene Africa. This radiation into novel niches for apes occurred despite a daunting array of carnivores (Mammalia, Carnivora) between 6.0 and 1.8 Ma (Figure 17.1). Many of these carnivores would have preyed on hominins if given the opportunity. In this paper we ask what the behavioral adaptations were that permitted hominins to survive and spread, despite this potentially higher risk of predation in ancient Africa.
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