Write a 300-words paragraph for anthropology course to discuss evolution of Neandertals.

Discuss the evolution of Neandertals, including ancestors and the forces of evolution involved. Discuss the derived (new to this species) traits for this species in terms of anatomy, culture, and genetic evidence. Use these web sites for more info, and please include them in the paragraph.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/02/0209_040209_neandertals.html

http://www.archaeology.org/9609/newsbriefs/neandertals.html