Anthropology
What is the evolutionary history of breastfeeding in our species?
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 | Anthropology | 10 Comments
Bella Vita asked:
What is the history of breastfeeding in homo sapiens and our ancestors? At what age did early humans stop breastfeeding?
What is the history of breastfeeding in homo sapiens and our ancestors? At what age did early humans stop breastfeeding?
Did it help advance our species?
What do you think when someone refers to modern breastfeeding as “disgusting and primitive. We are not cavemen”
How does breastfeeding tie into “survival of the fittest”?
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