Neanderthal Kids Grew Up So Fast—at Least Compared to Their Human Peers—Thanks to Genetic Adaptations to Their Environment

Neanderthal Kids Grew Up So Fast—at Least Compared to Their Human Peers—Thanks to Genetic Adaptations to Their Environment

Scientists think Neanderthal children may have had faster growth rates because larger bodies tend to retain heat more effectively than smaller ones

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