👉 The Darwin Weapon, also known as the "Darwin's Spear," is a term used to describe a hypothetical evolutionary adaptation that could have given early hominins a significant survival advantage. Proposed by paleontologist Richard C. Leakey, this weapon theory suggests that early humans evolved elongated, sharpened sticks or spears to hunt large game more effectively. These tools would have allowed for a more efficient and less dangerous method of hunting compared to using their hands alone, enabling early humans to take down prey that was previously difficult to catch. This adaptation would have provided a crucial edge in securing food resources, potentially driving the development of more complex social structures and cognitive abilities as groups competed for these new hunting opportunities.
