Was Eating Insects Key to Human Brain Evolution?
Season 48
Episode 14
About the Episode
Our ancient ancestor Australopithecus likely foraged for termite larvae using tools made from bone. This source of fat could have helped brain development and growth, anthropologists believe.
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