* The brain size of neanderthalensis meets or exceeds that of humans today.
* The brain size of neanderthalensis meets or exceeds that of humans today.
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* They had the ability to speak, like humans. This is supported by the discovery of a Neanderthal skeleton posessing a [[hyoid bone]], in [[Kerbala]], [[Israel]]. The hyoid bone connects the tongue and larynx, which enables speech.
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* There is no evidence to suggest that Neanderthals could '''not''' speak like modern humans.
* The skeletons of humans and neanderthalensis are identical in bone count and types. The size differences between the two can be seen today in humans.
* The skeletons of humans and neanderthalensis are identical in bone count and types. The size differences between the two can be seen today in humans.
* DNA evidence shows neanderthalensis very similar to humans.
* DNA evidence shows neanderthalensis very similar to humans.