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    Why do some scientists think humans were once aquatic? Any evidence or theoretical life history of early aquatic humans appreciated.

    Question #41140. Asked by TheAlphaWolf. (Nov 15 03 11:37 AM)


    mibmob

    		Our ancestors who were hominids may have been. Try: The Aquatic Ape (Stein and Day, 1982)

    Nov 15 03, 11:49 AM
    gmackematix

    		Unlike other apes our nostrils point downwards and we are largely hairless which are both advantageous when swimming. Human babies can swim from birth unlike most other primates.

    Nov 15 03, 1:09 PM

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