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Why did Neanderthals become extinct? State at least four major factors to explain their fate.

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Neanderthals are recognizably human but have distinctive facial features and a stocky build that were evolutionary adaptations to cold, dry environments. They shared Europe for 10,000 years with Homo sapiens. Today they no longer exist. Beyond these facts the fate of Neanderthals has generated much debate. Why did Neanderthals become extinct? State at least four major factors to explain their fate.

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