Extinct Species of Early Human Survived On Grass Bulbs, Not Meat

Philip Ross writes "Fresh analysis of an extinct relative of humans suggests our ancient ancestors dined primarily on tiger nuts, which are edible grass bulbs, settling a discrepancy over what made up prehistoric diets. According to a new study published in the journal PLOS One, the strong-jawed ancient hominin known as Paranthropus boisei, nicknamed 'Nutcracker Man,' which roamed East Africa between 2.4 million and 1.4 million years ago, survived on a diet scientists previously thought implausible."

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A blow to vegetarians

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Since this vegetarian offshoot of man went extinct, and the omnivorous one thrived, I can draw the conclusion that being a vegetarian is bad for the longevity of the species, and thus wrong.