Neanderthal infants developed at double the speed of modern humans, research finds
According to research featured in Current Biology, Neanderthal newborns were comparable in size to Homo sapiens at birth, yet they experienced a growth rate nearly twice as rapid in the months that followed. Neanderthals inhabited regions throughout Europe and Asia, where they frequently faced harsh, freezing climates. Experts believe this accelerated growth helped the children survive, as a larger physical stature is better at preserving body heat.
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