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Did humans evolve to be active throughout the day and night?

Facebook Threads X / Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn Reddit Email Print The Hadza people in Tanzania live a hunter-gatherer lifestyle without a…

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Facebook Threads X / Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn Reddit Email Print The Hadza people in Tanzania live a hunter-gatherer lifestyle without artificial light PLANET EARTH/Shutterstock Humans are generally considered diurnal, or mainly active during the day, but this may not be strictly accurate. Data from hunter-gatherers suggests they are fairly active at night, and don’t simply rest and sleep after the sun goes down.

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