Evidence for scavenging as opposed to hunting in early hominins includes:

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Microscopic analysis of cut marks on bones of prey animals and the wear patterns of hominin teeth both point towards scavenging rather than hunting as the primary source of food for early hominins. The cut marks on bones of prey animals show that the bones were broken open to access the marrow rather than being butchered for meat, and the wear patterns on hominin teeth suggest they were using their teeth to strip and crush bones. The analysis of division of labor in contemporary hunter-gatherer societies is not directly relevant to understanding the behavior of early hominins.

Evidence for Scavenging as Opposed to Hunting in Early Hominins