And Hunter is boosted by the success of other reformed clubs.

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And Hunter has been impressed with the 20-year-old's success so far.

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It remains an open question whether they are as crucial to success in groups larger than the half-dozen or so people typical of foraging parties in hunter-gatherer societies.

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