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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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Mammals have many forms of hair. Which of the following is NOT an example of one of these?

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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
  • Art Director Tamara Bogovac
  • Storyboard Artist Igor Coric
  • Sound Designer Nikola Radivojevic
  • Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
  • Music Nikola Radivojevic
  • Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
  • Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
  • Associate Editorial Producer Cella Wright
  • Script Editor Alex Gendler
  • Fact-Checker Julia Dickerson

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