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Tuga_Lissabon t1_j9hg6b4 wrote

Reply to comment by GeriatricHydralisk in What are more accepted hypotheses that similarly explain the aspects of hominid evolution that the "pseudoscientific" aquatic ape theory does? by KEVLAR60442

Good explanation there.

Losing one's fur is also useful to lose heat, which also fits the persistence hunter theory.

Just looking at a few traits isn't going to give the full picture.

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Snizl t1_j9ipjkc wrote

This so much. I was wondering the other day about how humans conquered the coldest climates for millions of years, but never regained any fur to brace themselves against the cold. Until I went for a hike in the snow and quickly had to remove my jacket at - 10C because damn, bodies produce a lot of heat when moving.

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ukezi t1_j9is0a4 wrote

Plus once humans left the really warm area we seem go have had figured clothing out. Covering yourself in the fur of the animals you hunt is more efficient then growing that fur yourself.

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MonsieurReynard t1_j9jahu0 wrote

The evolution of language trumped all other adaptations. Houses and clothing and controlled fire followed soon thereafter. From then on, human evolution cannot be understood without considering culture.

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miparasito t1_j9ip6wl wrote

Are there any other hunting mammals that have lost their fur?

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mere_iguana t1_j9iqu4j wrote

This theory relates to persistence hunting in particular. Losing fur would not be useful for any other type of hunting.

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PhuckBigMoney t1_j9jpgs1 wrote

Are there any other hunting mammals that have learned Calculus?

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MrDBS t1_j9jvhwd wrote

This is why I don't change my rate of speed when a squirrel jumps in front of my car. I am willing to let them learn algebra, but not calculus.

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