Why are neanderthals considered a different species and not just a different race?

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Why are neanderthals considered a different species and not just a different race?

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For the same reason a baboon, gorilla, or a bonobo are also different species from us. They are genetically a different species that shares traits.

Race means identical except for a few superficial differences that are, literally, skin deep. As opposed to genetically.

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