Random article ( of 1042 ) Latest updates

User Tools

Site Tools


content:life_sciences:zoology:neanderthal_behaviour

Wikenigma - an Encyclopedia of Unknowns Wikenigma - an Encyclopedia of the Unknown

Neanderthal behaviour

Almost everything about Neanderthal behaviour remains controversial.

Source : Wikipedia

Despite very extensive research using the fossil record and remains of artefacts, it's still unknown whether the Neanderthal people :

  • Used language
  • Used projectile weapons
  • Knew how to produce fire
  • Conducted burials
  • Practiced cannibalism
  • Created symbolic artworks

Many other aspects of their culture are completely unknown - see Wikipedia link above.


Also see : Neanderthal extinctionplugin-autotooltip__plain plugin-autotooltip_bigNeanderthal extinction

In August 2014 an international research team reported (in Nature 512, pages 306โ€“309 [ paywalled ] ) on a new analysis of 40 sites in Western Europe - concluding that Neanderthals died out about 40,000 years ago.

There are numerous theories which attempt an explanation of their extinction - including :


Show another (random) article

Suggestions for corrections and ideas for articles are welcomed : Get in touch!


Further resources :

Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site!

DOKUWIKI IMPLEMENTATION DESIGN BY UNIV.ORG.UK MARCH 2024