💨 Abstract

Scientists have identified the oldest known whale bone tools, dating back about 20,000 years, from sites in the Bay of Biscay. These tools, likely used for hunting reindeer or bison, were crafted from bones of whales like blue, fin, and sperm whales, suggesting ancient humans scavenged beached whales. This finding, published in Nature Communications, underscores the importance of coastal environments for early human survival.

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