Mammoths, cave lions, saber-toothed cats, wolves, hyenas, and woolly rhinos lived in Europe as we arrived 45,000 years ago.?️?
Even more recent paintings of many of these animals (dating from 17,000-36,000 years ago) can be seen in caves like Chauvet, France (this image), and Altamira, Spain.??
Upon viewing its beautiful artwork, Picasso said “After Altamira, all is decadence.” ?⠀