In a cave on the Tibetan Plateau, researchers have found evidence of Denisovans, a human relative, through bone fragments. The findings suggest they lived in the area for at least 100,000 years, surviving at a high altitude during glacial cycles. Using mass spectrometry, scientists were able to identify nearly 80 percent of the animal bones found in the cave as belonging to various species, including sheep, yaks, carnivores, and birds that were butchered. This research sheds light on the diet of Denisovans, indicating they were omnivores who consumed a variety of foods available to them. The discovery of the Baishiya Karst Cave offers valuable insight into the lives of our ancient relatives.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/high-altitude-cave-used-by-tibetan-buddhists-yields-a-denisovan-fossil/