Why has the species homo sapiens lost most of its fur/hair?

Subject: Why has the species homo sapiens lost most of its fur/hair?

Date: Wed Dec 30 10:01:01 1998
Posted by Gus Bridges
Grade level: teacher/prof
School: No school entered.
City: Oxford State/Province: Oxfordshire
Country: UK
Area of science: Evolution
ID: 915033661.Ev

Message:


The great majority of land-based mammals have fur coats for 
efficient temperature control and protection, irrespective of 
habitat and extremes of heat and cold.  It seems to me that it
has not been helpful for Man to be dependent on clothing etc
for temperature control.  Am I wrong? How has this happened?
I look forward with interest to your comments!

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