The Invaders by Pat Shipman
How Humans and Their Dogs Drove Neanderthals to Extinction
A science-based exploration of how early modern humans became an invasive superpredator by forging a unique hunting alliance with wolves that evolved into dogs. Drawing on archaeological and taphonomic evidence, it argues this partnership enhanced hunting efficiency, transport, and communication, tipping competition against Neanderthals amid climatic upheavals. The narrative traces the ecological consequences—from intensified resource pressure to megafaunal declines—and the deep roots of human‑canine cooperation.
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