Neanderthal Sex
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Challenges of Raising Neanderthal Babies
This chapter discusses the challenges faced by Neanderthals in raising their babies due to their dwindling population and lack of social network. The speaker explains that Neanderthal babies had large brains and energetic requirements, which made it difficult for the parents to ensure their survival. The chapter also mentions the impact of competition with modern humans, climatic changes, and the professor's belief that saving the children is essential in evolution.
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