Discussion on Neanderthals

Neanderthals
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Neanderthals
The Neanderthals became nonexistent nearly 40,000 years ago. This timing of their extinction is more accurate compared to previous estimates. Numerous reasons led to the extinction of the Neanderthals. The various theories put forth for the cause of extinction of the neanderthals include inbreeding depression, inability or failure to adapt to climate change, natural catastrophes, extinction through interbreeding with profound human populations, competitive exclusion, parasites, pathogens, and competitive replacement (Dorey, 2021a). Through a study around Europe, particularly in Russia and Spain, the Neanderthals disappeared with 95% probability. Hence, the neanderthals are extinct, and this took place over 40,000 years ago. Invasion by pathogens and parasites is the most likely reason for the extinction of the Neanderthals (Dorey, 2021b). The extinction of the Neanderthals took place gradually over a su...