JOURNAL ARTICLE

NEANDERTHAL LIVING.

  • Published In: How It Works, 2024, n. 194. P. 60 1 of 3

  • Database: Science Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DUTFIELD, SCOTT 3 of 3

Abstract

Neanderthals were not clueless apes, but rather pioneers with complex behaviors and adaptations. They lived in groups of around 20 individuals, with as many as 10,000 individuals spread across Eurasia. Neanderthals sought shelter in caves for warmth and protection, and they used fire to heat their homes and cook their food. They primarily foraged for nuts, fruits, and fungi, but also hunted large mammals and even practiced cannibalism. Neanderthals used stone-tipped spears for hunting and had a diverse toolkit that included tools, weapons, fire pits, and even art and jewelry. While they eventually went extinct, Neanderthals interbred with early Homo sapiens, and their DNA can still be found in modern humans, particularly in Europeans. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:How It Works. 2024/10, Issue 194, p60
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2041-7322
  • Accession Number:179346557
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