Why do we have hair in such random places?

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Nina G. Jablonski |

TED-Ed

• June 2021

We have lots in common with our closest primate relatives. But comparatively, humans seem a bit... underdressed. Instead of thick fur covering our bodies, many of us mainly have hair on top of our heads— and a few other places. So, how did we get so naked? And why do we have hair where we do? Nina G. Jablonski explores the evolution of human hair. [Directed by Igor Coric, Artrake Studio, narrated by Alexandra Panzer, music by Nikola Radivojevic].