Why don’t humans have hair all over their bodies? A biologist explains our lack of fur

By: Maria Chikina, University of Pittsburgh, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 31, 2025

Words: 927

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

By Maria Chikina, University of Pittsburgh

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

Why don’t humans have hair all over their bodies like other animals? – Murilo, age 5, Brazil

Have you ever wondered why you don’t have thick hair covering your whole body like a dog, cat or gorilla does?

Humans …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.