Neanderthal Disappearance: Competition or Evolution?

This chapter explores the theories surrounding the extinction of Neanderthals, highlighting the role of Homo sapiens in their decline. It examines genetic discoveries and interbreeding between the two species, suggesting that rather than direct competition, environmental factors and reproductive challenges were key to Neanderthal absorption into the human population. The discussion emphasizes the gradual nature of their decline over thousands of years, shaped by changing conditions rather than outright conflict.