Hunting
Evidence of Early Bow-and-Arrow Hunting Discovered in Sri Lanka
If confirmed, the 48,000-year-old find will be the oldest known instance of bowhunting outside of Africa
300,000-Year-Old Stick Suggests Human Ancestors Were Skilled Hunters
The ancient throwing stick may have been used by Neanderthals or an even earlier hominin
This Czech Well May Be the World's Oldest Wooden Structure
Researchers suspect the 7,200-year-old well stayed intact because it spent several centuries underwater
Did Over-Hunting Walruses Fuel the Collapse of Norse Greenland?
A new study has found that Norse hunters began pursuing smaller animals at increasingly risky distances in "a classic pattern of resource depletion"
Two Traps Where Woolly Mammoths Were Driven to Their Deaths Found in Mexico
The discovery may offer rare evidence that humans were actively hunting the great creatures
How the Iberian Lynx Bounced Back From the Brink of Extinction
Two decades ago, fewer than 100 Iberian lynx remained, but thanks to captive breeding and habitat management, the population is recovering
The Snakes That Ate Florida
Bounty hunters and biologists wade deep into the Everglades to wrestle with the invasion of giant pythons threatening the state's wetlands
Japan Resumes Commercial Whaling in Its Home Waters
As of yesterday, the whaling fleet had caught 2 minke whales and set a quota of 227 animals for the rest of 2019
Five Things to Know About Botswana’s Decision to Lift Ban on Hunting Elephants
The move has been criticized by conservationists but lauded by locals who say wild elephants are ruining their livelihoods
At the Edge of the Ice
Deep inside the Arctic Circle, Inuit hunters embrace modern technology but preserve a traditional way of life
An Orangutan Was Shot 74 Times. She Survived.
Dubbed ‘Hope,’ the orangutan was blinded by gunshots to her eyes. She also sustained bone fractures and had been stabbed with a sharp tool.
The Carcasses That Mountain Lions Leave Behind Power Entire Insect Ecosystems
A new study shows 215 species of beetles rely on the big cats' leftovers
Ancient Humans Living in the Rainforest Hunted Monkeys and Squirrels
After analyzing nearly 15,000 animal remains in Sri Lanka, scientists found humans used carved stone and bone fragments to hunt small game
Human Hunting Is Driving the World's Biggest Animals Toward Extinction
A new analysis found that 70 percent of Earth's largest creatures are decreasing in number, while 59 percent are at risk of extinction
Neanderthals Used Spears to Hunt Targets From Afar
New analysis adds to growing body of literature suggesting these early human ancestors were more advanced than previously believed
Japan to Launch Commercial Whaling Operations This Summer
The country has announced that it is leaving the International Whaling Commission
Man Convicted of Poaching Ordered to Watch ‘Bambi’ Monthly While in Jail
David Berry Jr. of Missouri was implicated in a multi-year hunting operation that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of deer
The Complicated History of the Human and Elephant Relationship
With the new exhibition, “Game Change,” Smithsonian Libraries delves into 150 years of hunting and conservation
Praying Mantis Seen Hunting Fish for the First Time
The ravenous insect repeatedly returned to the hunting site, suggesting praying mantises may be capable of complex learning
Americans Have a Surprisingly Large Appetite for Giraffe Parts
An investigation shows 40,000 giraffe products representing 4,000 of the endangered animals have been legally imported over the last decade
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