How did early humans survive?
Early humans lacked the physical strength and fighting capabilities of other predatory enemies. Despite being among nature’s weaklings, early humans utilized their unique physical and mental attributes to survive.IntelligenceEarly humans were able to outwit other predators with their inventive minds. Early humans were able to compensate for their physical disadvantages by utilizing stones, wooden poles, heavy bones and clubs of wood as weapons.Safety in NumbersEarly humans were social with each other and traveled in groups whenever possible for safety from predators.Unique Physical CapabilitesEarly humans utilized their grasping hands and opposing thumbs to develop weaponry such as spears and sharp-pointed clubs. These weapons were used not only for defense but also for attack.FoodEarly humans survived by eating seeds, berries, roots, nuts, fish, ants, insects, bird eggs, meat from other animals and marrow inside of bones. They started drinking milk around 4000 B.C.Seasonal ChangesEarl
