Capt, Been a lurker on this thread, waiting for new posts on the subject. Neanderthin is next on my to read list. The subject intrigues me. A thought on the winter weight. In a survival sense, wouldn't one need to gain additional body fat for the winter for additional body heat and energy stores because of less frequent food consumption? There was a show called Northern Exposure set in Alaska. One episode featured everyone eating calories like mad to put on weight to get ready for winter. In a survival aspect it makes sense, Just like bears!!

Liz