Let’s look at the foot of the evolutionary ladder
on the cusp of our cousins first choosing to clamber.
Quadrupeds had gradually learned to stand steady and soldiered
while using their balance to set the bi-pedals in motion.
Sahelanthropus Tchadentis decided to walk like no primate before
but what lead to the moment chosen to climb from the floor?
Its environment’s thought to be one factor as the forests depleted
so they had to find new resources using what’s in their region.
It’s possible even the paleoclimate led their pursuit to this end
as male hominins freed up their hands to carry more food for their set.
This was mutually beneficial for males geared with this gait
with a move toward sexual exclusivity with their mates.
The transfer from trees to terrain meant new movement to master
as their appearances changed to better suit the savannah.
Soon they had stature which brought with it a raised head
for viewing the vaster area and it’s hidden terrain threats.
As bigger became better beneath the sweltering sun
a similar change beckoned as well within some.
The fur fell from their frontages in multiple places
exposing the genitals fully and further encouraging mating.
It could be debated the hair loss assisted more than just that
with hunting-related running, their status, and reinforcing commands.
From the tallest of canopies to us leading land lives
took one small step for man,
but one giant leap for man kind...