Another theory on why we're the "hairless apes:" http://my.webmd.com/content/Article/66/79781.htm?printing=true
"Apparently, lack of parasites is an attractive quality in a mate. A new study suggests that humans became hairless to reduce the risk of biting flies and other parasites that live in fur and to enhance their sexual attractiveness. "Humans are rare among mammals for their lack of a dense layer of protective fur or hair. And the new theory challenges widely accepted theories that humans became hairless to provide better temperature control in varied climates. This conventional view argues that hair was no longer necessary because humans could regulate their environment with the use of shelter, fire, and clothing.... "....The researchers admit that the presence of pubic hair does pose a challenge to their theory of hairless human evolution. The warm, humid environment provided by pubic hair provided an ideal breeding ground for parasites. "However, researchers say pubic hair also plays an important role in sexual attraction by enhancing the exchange of pheromonal signals. Pheromones are scentless chemicals released by men and women that are thought to play a role in sexual attraction...." And Not Even A Mention Of The "Swimming Apes" Theory? Maru :) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
