
A team of researchers excavating a cave site in Portugal has challenged the traditional categorization of Neanderthals as a separate species. The researchers have found evidence of Neanderthals coexisting with other animals and utilizing fire for cooking. They argue that Neanderthals should be seen as diverse forms of humans rather than a distinct species. The discovery of Neanderthal remains in the mid-19th century marked a significant milestone in understanding human evolution.