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While conflict with modern humans may have contributed to their decline, Neanderthals also struggled to adapt to the intense Ice Age climate. Researchers conducted experiments to determine which body type—muscular and stocky like a Neanderthal or tall and lean like a modern human—could endure extreme cold better. Results indicated that Neanderthals, with their robust physique, could withstand cold temperatures more effectively than modern humans, thanks to their evolutionary adaptations.