Journals / Re: Lifestyles of The Raw and Paleo
« on: November 13, 2010, 04:33:34 am »Sherpa people who live in Himalaya Mountains are relatively very short.I was just thinking about that. Perhaps also to see over grasses is a reason for height too. Also the long thin body helps keep them cool.
Look at the tall Masai - most of them live on the plain areas.
Guess it all depends. The African pygmies are in a hot climate, but their small bodies make them very maneuverable in the forest.
I find long legs an advantage to walking up hills and cliff sides. But my short mom has an easier time moving through the woods than me.