Human babies develop so slowly compared to other species.. why? A baby giraffe practically gallops out of the womb but a human baby can’t hold its head up.. what aspects decipher the speed at which a newborn develops?
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Humans have big heads. In order for that head to fit though a woman’s pelvis the baby needs to be delivered before it gets too big and developed. Most quadraped newborns are longer and narrower and can develop further.
Well, that’s not actually a great explanation (what about Pandas?). The real explanation is that it’s what works. Humans have evolved to be smart and weak, while giraffes have evolved to be tall and fast. Different survival strategies.
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