Larger animals use proportionately less energy than


Larger animals use proportionately less energy than smalleranimals; that is, it takes less energy per kg to power anelephant than to power a human. A 5000 kg African elephantrequires about 70,000 Cal for basic needs for one day.

a) If a 68 human required thesame energy per kg of body mass as an elephant, how muchenergy would be required each day?

b) What resting power does thiscorrespond to?

c) How much less is this than the resting power noted in the chapter?

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