Neanderthal man was a redhead, say scientists

Their manes of black hair and dark, thick-set features are the stuff of legend.

But some Neanderthals actually sported fiery red locks and pale skin, a study suggests.

Tests on the bones of the cavemen - who lived alongside our ancestors 30,000 years ago - show they carried the same genetic trait that makes Prince Harry, Mick Hucknall and Geri Halliwell redheads.

Neanderthals first moved to Europe from Africa around 350,000 years ago and settled across the continent.

Fossil experts have long suspected that they adapted to life in Europe by becoming paler.

Read the full story at Daily mail

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