Scientists have long suggested that Neanderthals used fire for various purposes. The same goes for Hominins who lived much before the Neanderthals. But, now a study has revealed that there was a major difference in the way fire was used by the two groups.

Neanderthals were the first to light fire at will, says study

Neanderthals, the extinct ancestors of human beings, were not only the first to hunt and butcher large predators like cave lions but also used their hides for cultural purposes and possibly clothing, a recent academic paper published in the journal Scientific Reports has said.

Fierce fighters: Human ancestor Neanderthals hunted cave lions, says study

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Neanderthals were the first to light fire at will, says study

Fierce fighters: Human ancestor Neanderthals hunted cave lions, says study