The Curious Case of the Cave Lion

The video explores the discovery of an ancient figurine carved in mammoth ivory, depicting a human-animal fusion, and its significance in understanding early human art. It delves into the scientific pursuit of identifying big cats that roamed Eurasia during the Ice Age, known as cave lions. The video discusses their characteristics, habitat, and the role of DNA analysis in uncovering their evolutionary links and species divergence. It highlights the extinction of these lions due to climate change and human pressure, leaving a lasting impact on ancient art and raising questions about their identity.

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