Neanderthal Kids Grew Up So Fast—at Least Compared With 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 Sarah Kuta – Daily Correspondent April 21, 2026 11:14 a.m. Amud 7 was discovered in a cave in Israel in 1992. Yoel Rak During their first few years of life, Neanderthal children grew…
