Primitive World: Humans and Animals

In primitive times, the Earth was inhabited by incredible animals: giant predators and herbivores, with long sharp teeth or enormous branched horns...

But among these animals, one was the strangest. It walked on two legs, shaped stone, built shelters, and was not afraid of fire. Over time, it would turn into Homo sapiens and conquer the world. Throughout its evolution, humans learned to live with other species. They observed animals, hunted, imitated them, adopting their behaviors. Animals populated human myths, from them people traced their origins. Gradually, humans discovered: some of these species could be domesticated and used for their benefit. But what were the consequences for nature of the encounter with humans? What did animals have to adapt to, and who failed to survive the new proximity?

This captivating book takes us on a journey to the roots of humanity from Europe to Australia, to tell the story of the interaction between humans and animals.