Biologist Explains Evolutionary Reasons Behind Humans' Permanent Breasts

A scientific analysis explores the biological, hormonal, and evolutionary factors that make humans unique among primates for maintaining permanently enlarged breasts outside of pregnancy and lactation.

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Why Are Humans The Only Primate With Permanent Breasts? A Biologist Explains

Humans are the only primate whose breasts stay permanently enlarged. Here's what the fat, the hormones and the research actually say about why they stay.

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Biologist Explains Evolutionary Reasons Behind Humans' Permanent Breasts

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