John Speth
John Speth is a professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of Michigan, known for his research on prehistoric human diets and the ecological roles of Neanderthals. His recent work challenges the notion that Neanderthals were hypercarnivores, suggesting instead that they incorporated maggots into their diet, which provided essential nutrients and protein.
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Slovakia:
John Speth is one of the authors of the research discussing the protein consumption limits in humans compared to animals.
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Ukraine:
Co-author of the study, anthropologist John Speth from the University of Michigan, proposed about ten years ago that rotting meat and fish constituted a significant part of prehistoric people's diets.
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United Kingdom:
John Speth, professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of Michigan, stated that Neanderthals' diet included maggots.
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