What were the Neanderthals like? Select ALL the statements below that correctly describe Neanderthals. (Choose ALL correct answers.) Group of answer choices Extremely tough and strong Adept at making stone tools Buried dead, at least on some occasions Killed and ate each other at times Frequently injured Looked out for one another, cared for one another
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