Physiologists have always pondered the relationship of body size to the evolution of hibernation. Based on evolutionary theory, an animal of that weighs _______ kg will have the least energy savings in hibernation.

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Larger animals, such as those weighing 400 kg, have a lower surface area-to-volume ratio, which means they lose less heat and thus have less energy savings from hibernation compared to smaller animals.

Physiologists Have Always Pondered the Relationship of Body Size to the Evolution