why aren’t humans as hairy as other animals?

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why aren’t humans as hairy as other animals?

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In addition to what others have said: our lack of hair allows us to better regulate our body temperature (through sweat), which makes it easier for humans to run long distances without tiring. This allowed early humans with [persistence hunting](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persistence_hunting).

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