Neanderthal extinction theories

Neanderthal extinction theories suggest they disappeared around 40,000 years ago due to several factors. One idea is that they faced competition with anatomically modern humans, who may have had better technology or social structures. Others propose that climate changes reduced their suitable habitats, making survival difficult. Additionally, interbreeding with modern humans might have led to their genetic assimilation, gradually blending Neanderthals into the evolving human population. Some hypotheses consider disease transmission or limited gene pools as contributing factors. Overall, it’s likely a combination of environmental pressures, competition, and interbreeding that led to their decline.