A million years ago in the Iberian Peninsula, saber-toothed tigers and jaguars reigned among the carnivores. They hunted large prey: deer, cattle and horses, whose remains abandoned on the ground would not go unnoticed by our ancestors. Some research suggests that the offal could have been an important food resource for these populations, especially to overcome the harsh winters in which vegetables were scarce. Hominids could have seen them as a good source of fat and protein, apparently easier to obtain than on a risky hunting trip with sticks and stones. However, collecting carcasses was not without risk. The corpses would also attract other opportunistic animals, including… See more
