Given the abundance of animals, one might think that Neanderthals would kill as many animals as possible, regardless of age, and therefore nutritional returns. |
Given the species involved and the rough terrain, this would require sophisticated hunting tactics, (and) knowledge of animal behavior, in particular migration routes and flight behavior, and group cooperation. |
They maintained an intimate relationship with their environment and were capable of understanding exactly where and when particular resources could be found in abundance. |