My wife and I disagree on how deer in the south are small compared to the deer up in the north. I say it cause of the vast amou

[hjohn429]

Don't tell your wife, but I think she is wrong and you are right. Del's answere explaines it all.

[River Rat]

My college zoology is forty years past. but I remember a Roberts or Robertsons natural law that applies to all mammals. It states something like- within a given species as you move farther from the equator the larger the animal's body mass tends to be.

[shane]

Example for high mass/low surface area for cold climate - whales.

Hot place, smaller version - Coues Deer.

[rudyglove27]

Agreed with evspence answer above and A + 1 for you sir!!!