An elephant & a mouse are running in full sunlight, & both overheat by the same amount above their normal body temperatures. When they move into the shade & rest, which animal will cool down faster?

An elephant & a mouse are running in full sunlight, & both overheat by the same amount above their normal body temperatures. When they move into the shade & rest, which animal will cool down faster?



Answer: the mouse will because he has a higher surface are/volume ratio.