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Why do larger predators need to eat less food than smaller ones?In: Animal Life |
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they have less surface area and lose less heat
Larger predators have slower metabolism and burn less fat during activity so they need less fuel
First answer by Zaf. Last edit by Lady Ann. Contributor trust: 58 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 49 [recommend question]
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