Originally Posted By: jdhunter2011
Originally Posted By: jlccoffee
Bergmann's rule. Larger body size results in less surface area per unit of body mass so they are better able to conserve heat.

This is correct. Its a proven Biological Fact! Look at it this way. Have you ever seen a tall skinny escimo, or a short fat ethiopian? All about the surface area to volume ratio.


That could be attribted to genetics also. And yes, I have seen thin eskimos.