The animal bones recovered at the Neandertal site in Kobeh Cave show that the Neandertals:

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The presence of cut marks on the animal bones indicates that the Neandertals hunted and butchered the animals for their meat. This suggests that they had a sophisticated understanding of the behavior of their prey and the ability to devise effective hunting strategies. It also shows that they had access to a reliable source of protein, which was a critical component of their subsistence strategy. Options A and D are unlikely, as the presence of carnivore activity on the bones would obscure any cut marks made by humans and there is no evidence of ritualistic behavior in this particular site. Option B is also unlikely, as there is no evidence of animal domestication by Neandertals.

The Animal Bones Recovered at the Neandertal Site in Kobeh