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reply posted on 28-12-2011 @ 08:40 AM by redhorse
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I've always liked the Aquatic Ape Theory. I'm personally rather dubious about a fully aquatic stage; however, I certainly think that an ancestor that was considerably more aquatic and physiologically, and morphologically more adapted to such an existence is possible.

Point of note countering the vid:

Horses sweat. Cows sweat. In fact, many ungulates (even and odd toed) sweat. Interestingly, animals that sweat don't pant.


reply posted on 28-12-2011 @ 11:45 AM by anthrosciguy
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I have a site examining the idea and it doesn't add up when you look at the evidence honestly and carefully. It covers the info presented in the video as well as having, for instance, a page on Morgan's TED Talk. The site is Aquatic Ape: Sink or Swim


reply posted on 28-12-2011 @ 04:18 PM by sugarcookie1
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martianmallow,Thank you for the interesting article i found it very interesting i had no idea about this ..I love reading about this kind of thing..peace,sugarcookie1



reply posted on 28-12-2011 @ 04:23 PM by sugarcookie1
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I've always liked the Aquatic Ape Theory also even though its a huge stretch the fully aquatic stage is a bit over the top but hey its something to think about since we really don't know the answer to all this..peace,sugarcookie1


reply posted on 28-12-2011 @ 04:30 PM by sugarcookie1
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Your right as along as modern science says its not valid then its written in stone i don't think mainstream science will ever go along with this theory plus they say they have enough evidence to prove the Aquatic Ape Theory just could never have happened..peace,sugarcookie1


reply posted on 28-12-2011 @ 04:43 PM by sugarcookie1
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anthrosciguy,Thank you for the link ive read Jim Moore's idea on all this and alot of it makes sense also but i dont think Elaine was being deliberately misleading i think she just feels her theroy is the true one ..But Jim did point out alot that makes what she says to be a huge streach ..Maybe someday we will know the truth..peace,sugarcookie1


reply posted on 29-12-2011 @ 05:42 AM by Pimander
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I read one of Elaine Morgan's books as an undergraduate after a friend recommended it to me. I foolishly thought that the Savannah Theory/Descent of Man would descend and the The Scars of Evolution with associated Aquatic Ape Theory ascend. To me it looked like a no-brainer....

Nearly twenty years later and hardly a thing seems to have changed. The savannah theory appears to have been revised but the Aquatic Ape theory is still absent from course syllabuses (syllabi?) below degree level.
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reply posted on 29-12-2011 @ 12:07 PM by sugarcookie1
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Pimander, thank you for posting..I just ordered the book The Scars of Evolution it looks like a good read thanks for the link ..I always wondered why us as humans have so much back pain and other problems i think Elaine even though the scientific community thinks she is wrong may be on to something..peace,sugarcookie1


reply posted on 29-12-2011 @ 04:16 PM by Pimander
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Thanks for giving Elaine Morgan a bit of "air time" on ATS. I hope you enjoy the book, I certainly did.

David Attenborough was mentioned by Elaine in the talk above. He actually taught and had a massive influence over on of my tutors so you could say he influenced me too. Attenborough has made a 2 part BBC Radio series about the Aquatic Ape Theory. Here is the link if anyone is interested.

The Scars of Evolution: Sir David Attenborough looks at the 'aquatic ape hypothesis'


reply posted on 29-12-2011 @ 07:07 PM by sugarcookie1
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Thanks again Pimander..I will listen to the link as soon as i have the time to sit down and soak it in..Elaine Morgan has been laughed out of the scientific community along with others but i do like her out of the box thinking on this subject ..peace,sugarcookie1


reply posted on 30-12-2011 @ 02:44 AM by Pimander
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It is worth noting that David Attenborough hasn't. He is still highly respected.
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