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When thinking about prehistoric men and women, there are longstanding stereotypes.
However, the latest research points out that this was not entirely true.
This was what everyone was used to seeing, Ocobocksaid.
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Additionally, the female anatomy has features that could have contributed to their hunting strength.
Lacy and Ocobock also found archaeological evidence that supports their theory.
Female hunters from the Holocene period in Peru have been found buried with hunting weapons.
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The injuries sustained in both prehistoric female and male bodies also speak of enduring similar activities.
These include head and chest injuries from being kicked by an animals, bite marks, and fractures.
We find these patterns and rates of wear and tear equally in both women and men, she said.
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So they were both participating in ambush-style hunting of large game animals.
Ultimately, they both hope their findings challenge the notion of a female physical inferiority and gender biases.
