Why do humans have to “learn” to swim?

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There are only two types of animals — those which can swim and those which cannot. Why are humans the only creature that has the optional swimming feature they can turn on?

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Apes can’t innately swim either. We walk upright, an animal that walks on all fours has an easier transition to swimming because their body is already in an optimal position for keeping their head above water while paddling

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