Archaeologymag.com August 26, 2026 • 16:48

Neanderthal pelvises challenge a long-held idea about childbirth and walking - Archaeology News Online Magazine

By Dario Radley

Neanderthal pelvises challenge a long-held idea about childbirth and walking - Archaeology News Online Magazine

Neanderthal pelvises suggest childbirth and pelvic floor stability shaped human evolution more than walking efficiency.

For decades, scientists have used the human pelvis to study a basic question about our evolution: how did our ancestors balance walking upright with giving birth to large-brained babies?
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