Was Neanderthal a Different Species?
Neanderthals and Modern Humans Belong to the Same Genus (Homo) and Inhabited the Same Geographic Areas in Western Asia for 30,000–50,000 Year's; Genetic...
Neanderthals and modern humans belong to the same genus (Homo) and inhabited the same geographic areas in western Asia for 30,000–50,000 years; genetic evidence indicate while they interbred with non-African modern humans, they ultimately became distinct branches of the human family tree (separate species).
Were Neanderthals really a different species?
Our closest ancient human relatives
Neanderthals were humans like us, but they were a distinct species called Homo neanderthalensis.
What's the difference between Neanderthals and humans?
The main difference between Neanderthal and Homo sapiens is that Neanderthals were hunter-gatherers whereas Homo sapiens spend a settled life, producing food through agriculture and domestication. ... The modern human belongs to Homo sapiens sapiens while the other is an extinct subspecies.