Humans interbred with more than one pre-human species: Study
Modern humans (Homo sapiens) interbred with other human-like primates and not just Neanderthals, a US-based study has found. Scientists found people in Asia and Oceania carry traits from distinct Denisovan populations, carrying up to 5% genetic overlap. Humans are said to separate from Neanderthals 7 lakh years ago while still carrying 1-4% of their DNA due to interbreeding post-separation.