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Anthropology

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7. Actually, bipedalism does not slow you down. Humans are actually

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 01:14 PM

Jun 2012

quite fast animals compared to our close relatives. I can send you some journal references if you like.

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What Ardi teaches us [View all] Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 OP

I think you are onto something there, Spitfire of ATJ! bluedigger Jun 2012 #1

Do you suppose seeking parental aproval was also required? Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #2

Probably not at that time. bluedigger Jun 2012 #3

Did it ever occur to you Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #4

What makes you assume bipedalism is better? Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #6

Actually, bipedalism does not slow you down. Humans are actually mysuzuki2 Jun 2012 #7

No need. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #8

Link from Wiki Answers on the top speed of Chimp vs Human Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #10

Not really. Strength of humans is in coordinated group activity and superstring1 Jul 2012 #11

Okay,....but one on one in open ground we would get our ass kicked. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #12

You assume helpless defense . Our survival was organized offense superstring1 Jul 2012 #13

Yeah and funny things about us and dogs/wolves --- superstring1 Jul 2012 #15

Actually, it makes sense. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #16

hmm interesting theory. ife62995se Jul 2012 #17