>>12110086If we consider the evolution of hairlessness, we can look at our own development,
mammals generally have fur all over the body except for the underparts, perhaps to expose the teats when nurture the young,
Our closest cousins the chimpanzees have hairy bodies, including the underside and hairy covered teats, although have noticeable hairless regions around the face and exposed buttocks. Both of these hairless regions significantly aid in their ability to communicate with their community group.
Now if we extend this view and apply the principle to the human species, you will reach somewhat of a conclusion that our hairlessness must in some way aid in our ability to communicate and over time, further separated us from our ancestors as we increasingly relied upon our communication skills to survive and thrive.
Baldness may be a signalling mechanism connoting age/stress/anxiety or other aspects of the individual's mental or physical condition.
A hairless body would be advantageous to read at a distance when using distinctive signals to communicate.
