Research at the University of Witwatersrand and the Transvaal Museum suggests that the animals and the hominids found at Makansgat were the prey of hyenas and large cats that used
the cave as a den.
Not exact matches
Octopuses, naked and vulnerable, took to
dens,
as early humans took to
caves.
For those not in the know, a «Texas basement» is finished, or at least floored, attic space, preferably with climate control and access via a staircase or hallway, used for storage or
as a
den / man
cave.
Crate training dogs is a direct usage of their instinctual desire to have a «
cave» or «
den» that they can designate
as their personal space.
Wikipedia defines a man
cave as, «a manspace, a male sanctuary, such
as a specially equipped garage, spare bedroom, media room,
den, or basement.»