Gelabert, Pere

Caves have long served as critical habitats for both humans and carnivores during the Pleistocene. Traditionally, studies have been human-centred, often overlooking the carnivores' role in these ecosystems. Pere Gelabert’s project SHADOWS main goal is to extend the understanding of how these carnivores coexisted with humans, competed for resources, and ultimately faced extinction. The project will employ cutting-edge methods such as high spatiotemporal precision sampling for sediment DNA and paleoproteomics. Ultimately, the research will significantly expand our understanding of the biological processes that lead to extinction and provide important insights for the protection of critically endangered species today.