Hunter-gatherer societies reveal inequalities in power, status and resources, review finds

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What happened

On the shores of Lake Eyasi in northern Tanzania, a small number of people still hunt and gather their food.

Today, a Hadza hunter has taken down an animal—a kudu.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:40:01 UTC.

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