Why do we have hair in such random places? - Nina G. Jablonski
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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.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Nina G. Jablonski
- Director
- Igor Coric
- Narrator
- Alexandra Panzer
- Animator
- Tamara Bogovac, Jovan Rakić
- Compositor
- Igor Coric
