Publications by authors named "Dario Herranz-Rodrigo"
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- - Human populations have historically interacted with large carnivores, evident through archaeological findings that show modifications to bones, suggesting both competition and collaboration over time.
- - Researchers are using 3D modeling and data analysis to examine the variability in tooth marks from Iberian wolves, focusing on how captivity influences these marks compared to their wild counterparts.
- - The study finds that while tooth pits from captive wolves are less affected, the scores are more superficial, which could impact tooth mark morphology and raises questions about the stress factors affecting these wolves, prompting caution in using tooth scores for identification.
Venta Micena is an area containing several palaeontological sites marking the beginning of the Calabrian stage (Early Pleistocene). The richness of the fossil accumulation including species of Asian, African and European origin, makes Venta Micena a key site for the the palaeoecological and palaeoenvironmental study of southern Europe during the Early Pleistocene. Thus, research has been focused on Venta Micena 3, which was originally interpreted as a single palaeosurface associated with a marshy context, in which most of the fauna was accumulated by Pachycrocuta brevirostris.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCompetition for resources is a key question in the study of our early human evolution. From the first hominin groups, carnivores have played a fundamental role in the ecosystem. From this perspective, understanding the trophic pressure between hominins and carnivores can provide valuable insights into the context in which humans survived, interacted with their surroundings, and consequently evolved.
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- Modern investigations in archaeology and palaeontology are significantly enhanced by new technologies, but the ongoing evaluation of these methods is crucial for research accuracy.
- This study applies inter and intra-observer analysis using geometric morphometrics to assess measurement errors in carnivore tooth pit morphology, focusing on the impacts of different landmark types and observer experience.
- Results indicate that using semi-landmark models can reduce human error and improve measurement reliability, ultimately leading to better data pooling for inter-institutional research in various disciplines like archaeology, palaeontology, and forensic science.