So it just struck me while looking at the sardine bed. Because of the difference in size, as square cubed law is a thing, would most surfaces feel softer or harder for a mouse? My pillow feels soft to me, but would be taut for a creature incapable of breaking past the tension. I’m guessing harder, but would that be universal? Am I missing something?
Their weight is so much less that anything without sharp edges would feel comfortable to lie on. We like soft things because they eliminate pressure points, but when the pressure is so much less, everything is as comfortable as a bed.
I assume a limit to nerve ending concentration so it’s possible the fibers of cotton feel similar. Also since mass is lower the point-pressure should be lower meaning sharp objects aren’t as dangerous to traverse.
So it just struck me while looking at the sardine bed. Because of the difference in size, as square cubed law is a thing, would most surfaces feel softer or harder for a mouse? My pillow feels soft to me, but would be taut for a creature incapable of breaking past the tension. I’m guessing harder, but would that be universal? Am I missing something?
Their weight is so much less that anything without sharp edges would feel comfortable to lie on. We like soft things because they eliminate pressure points, but when the pressure is so much less, everything is as comfortable as a bed.
See, that was my first thought. I ended up confusing myself with the realization about pillows
That explains why big animals like elephants are bald, while small animals like mice are furry
Elephant: “This Dodge Ram is comfy.”
Kinda? Large animals are gigantothermic, which alleviates much of the need for hair
Then explain why your mom is still so hairy, despite her size?
I don’t know what to tell you, buddy. She was born before shaving pubic hair was common so you’ll just have to eat through her pale crotch afro.
It ain’t no thang!
I assume a limit to nerve ending concentration so it’s possible the fibers of cotton feel similar. Also since mass is lower the point-pressure should be lower meaning sharp objects aren’t as dangerous to traverse.