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Long-distance running ability 'evolved from early hunting'

Longdistance running ability evolved from early hunting
Scientists say they have uncovered yet more evidence that suggests hunting may have helped humans become long-distance runners millions of years ago.
Our ability to run long distances may have come from our ancestors who would have had to track animals over long distances. Stock image: Getty

Our ability to run long distances may have come from our ancestors who would have had to track animals over long distances. Stock image: Getty

Nilima Marshall

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Scientists say they have uncovered yet more evidence that suggests hunting may have helped humans become long-distance runners millions of years ago.

New research shows endurance pursuits for prey was not as rare in hunter-gatherer societies as previously thought.

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