Saturday, February 8, 2014

Neanderthal



The Neanderthal is an old world, modern primate that is now extinct. It is thought that the Neanderthal roamed the lands of Asia and Europe for around 100,000 years.

The Neanderthal traits are no longer found in humans, the last known being 24,000 years ago in Portugal. However, extensive research has shown the similarities between Neanderthal and human.

The Neanderthal cranial capacity was much bigger than modern humans, judging by the size skulls found from the Neanderthal era. This indicates that the Neanderthal had a possible larger brain size. The Neanderthal is known to be smaller than modern humans and only got to around 40 years old at most.

Neanderthal Facts

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Hominidae
Genus: Homo
Scientific Name: Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis
Type: Mammal
Diet: Omnivore
Size: 152-167cm (60-66in)
Weight: 60-70kg (132-154lb)
Top Speed: 8km/h (5mph)
Life Span: 35-50 years
Lifestyle: Group
Conservation Status: Extinct
Colour: Brown, Tan, Black, White, Olive
Skin Type: Smooth
Favourite Food: Vegetables
Habitat: Worldwide based near rivers
Average Litter Size: 1
Main Prey: Vegetables, Fruit, Fish
Predators: Bears, Lion, Tiger
Special Features: Walk on two feet and intelligent communications


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