The Neandertals became extinct possibly because:

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All of the above could have contributed to the Neandertals' extinction. Their large size would have required more energy to maintain, making them less efficient than anatomically modern humans in terms of resource acquisition. They were also adapted for cold conditions and may have been less able to adapt to changing climates. Finally, there is evidence that they had a less diverse toolkit and were less able to adapt to changing environments than anatomically modern humans.

The Neandertals Became Extinct Possibly Because