Many researchers come to believe that our prehistoric rivals did not decline from epidemics or climate change, but rather due to their limited culture, making competition with the modern humans extremely disadvantageous. When two groups are competing with one another, the more advanced species can "invade and overwhelm" the other. Some instance include hunting skill, communication ability, or adaptations. Generally, the arrival of modern humans meant doom for the underdeveloped Neanderthals.
As I read this article, the information that I learned about evolution served as evidence towards the extinction of the Neanderthals. For instance, as we see from Darwin’s theory of evolution, the Neanderthals eventually adapted to new environmental conditions, leading to advanced, modern humans. As a result of the modern humans, social Darwinism was supported as the Neanderthals were soon replaced by modern humans.
However, despite losing in the game of evolution, the Neanderthals continue to remain as their genes are passed along generations. In fact, research has shown that everyone alive today whose ancestry is from outside of Africa has a bit of Neanderthal DNA. Consequently, I believe that evolution played an essential role towards the extinction of the Neanderthals.
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