How did primitive humans, with a top speed of 28 mph, hunt large mammals like deer, bears, wolves, etc, that can reach speeds of near 35 – 40 mph?
In: Biology
Three main factors.
1) as stated by others, we outlast them. We’re are the terminators of the animal kingdom. We will keep on coming, sand rubbing after them until they drop from overheating.
2) ambushes. We sit, and wait by watering holes and trails, and dens until they pop out. Then when.. Dinner. Most predators do this.
3). We can throw things. We can throw very well, and at high speeds. This is a trait no other animal has, and is very effective even if you’re just chucking a pointy stick. Once we got better with tools (bows, slings, etc) it’s game over
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