Neanderthals Among Us: Genetic Links & Survival in Isolation

In a recent video from the YouTube channel BIGFOOT! / William Jevning, hosts Tom and William Jevning interview two anthropologists, John and Forest, about the possibility of Neanderthals and other early hominids still existing today. The conversation was sparked by a question from a viewer who referenced Lloyd Pye's theory on the creatures. John explains that genetically, Neanderthals are not extinct as modern humans and Neanderthals could interbreed and did interbreed. However, the classic Neanderthal traits such as a barrel chest, low forehead, and lack of chin are no longer commonly seen. Forest adds that there are certain features that modern humans have inherited directly from Neanderthals, such as fair skin, freckles, blue and green eyes, and red hair. The discussion then turns to the possibility of small pockets of other early hominids existing in remote areas. John states that he would never say it's not possible, as it's difficult to prove a negative. Forest mentions that he has heard accounts of Russians encountering what they called a "caveman" during World War II and wonders if it could have been a Neanderthal. I find this topic to be fascinating. The idea that small pockets of early hominids could still exist today is both thrilling and plausible. The video is definitely worth a watch for anyone interested in anthropology and cryptozoology. Who knows, maybe one day we'll have definitive proof of the existence of these elusive creatures.