"Understanding the Lives of Female Neanderthals"

Research based on DNA and fossils provides insights into the lives of female Neanderthals, suggesting they may have reached maturity at an earlier age than modern humans. Genetic data hints at female migration between communities, and childbirth for Neanderthals was likely painful. Evidence indicates that both male and female Neanderthals participated in hunting and other activities, suggesting a lack of strict gender-based division of labor within their communities.