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How did Buckland prove Kirkdale Cave was a prehistoric hyena den?

  • Through carbon dating

  • Through archaeological findings

  • Through scientific analysis

  • Through geographical mapping

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Buckland proved Kirkdale Cave was a prehistoric hyena den through scientific analysis. He discovered the remains of many hyenas, as well as the remains of many animals that had been eaten by the hyenas. He also discovered the remains of hyena droppings, which contained the bones of the animals that had been eaten.
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