mothernaturenetwork:

Why are pygmies of Africa so short?
A chromosomal difference between Pygmies and their neighbors may be the key behind the Pygmies’ statures.

Learned about this in my anthropology class:)

If I remember correctly its b/c they focus more on procreating ( and earlier too) rather than on maintenance and repair. Theres more to this in the article probably, but yeah interestimg stuff. I love anthropology:)

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    Learned about this in my anthropology class:)If I remember correctly its b/c they focus more on procreating ( and...

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