ThePrintPod: Homo sapiens and Neanderthals didn’t just share space and time. They interbred, exchanged ideas

Homo erectus, not content with being confined to their African homeland, ventured into the vast landscapes of Europe and Asia. They were the first hominid species to leave Africa, setting the stage for a transformative chapter in evolutionary history. But the story takes an intriguing turn: the branch of Homo erectus that remained in Africa eventually gave rise to Homo sapiens—our own species.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/homo-sapiens-neanderthals-didnt-share-space-time-interbred-exchanged-ideas/2442119/