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Why Neanderthals Disappeared: The Mystery Finally Solved!

Wednesday 29 April 2026 ScienceDaily
Why Neanderthals Disappeared: The Mystery Finally Solved!

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Scientists discovered that Neanderthals didn't die out just because of cold weather or fights with early humans—it was because early humans were better at making friends and staying connected! Early humans could team up with distant groups when times got tough, but Neanderthals mostly stayed in their own small areas and couldn't adapt when the world changed. Think of it like having lots of backup plans versus being stuck with just one.
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