High Energy Animals: Metabolic Marvels And Energy Conservation Strategies
High energy animals possess extraordinary abilities to sustain intense activities due to their high metabolic rates. Endothermy, a hallmark of many high energy animals, enables them to generate their own body heat, supporting continuous activity independent of external temperature. In contrast, ectothermy allows animals to conserve energy by relying on external heat sources to regulate body temperature. For extreme energy conservation, animals may enter states of torpor, such as hibernation or estivation, where metabolism is significantly reduced, allowing them to survive harsh environmental conditions.