The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis: The Most Credible Theory of Human EvolutionSouvenir Press, 2011 M03 1 - 206 páginas Why do humans differ from other primates? What do those differences tell us about human evolution? Elaine Morgan gives a revolutionary hypothesis that explains our anatomic anomalies: why we walk on two legs, why we are covered in fat, why we can control our rate of breathing? The answers point to one conclusion: millions of years ago our ancestors were trapped in a semi-aquatic environment. In presenting her case Elaine Morgan forces scientists to question accepted theories of human evolution. |
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Before the Biped | |
Walking in the Mosaic | |
A Surfeit of Solutions | |
The Wading Ape? | |
The Naked | |
The Other Naked Mammals | |
The Fat Primate | |
Sweat and Tears | |
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