Three subgroups of Neanderthals identified

Live Science ^ | April 14, 2009 | Clara Moskowitz

[decimon]

We tend to think of Neanderthals as one species of cavemen-like creatures, but now scientists say there were actually at least three different subgroups of Neanderthals.

Using computer simulations to analyze DNA sequence fragments from 12 Neanderthal fossils, researchers found that the species can be separated into three, or maybe four, distinct genetic groups.

[SunkenCiv]

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[John O]

Evirowackos, practitioners of the religion of peace and career politicians I think you're really close. "Envirowackos (including PETAites), moslems and democrats" is how I'd phrase it.

[jalisco555]

The 1974 Philadelphia Flyers.

Not nearly as evolved as Neanderthal. Homo erectus maybe.

[TheThirdRuffian]

Neaderthals were very strong.

Thier skeletons show injuries (presumably from warfare or hunting) that evidenced physical courage.

Democrats lack physical courage; this cowardice is part of why they are liberals.