Small mammals need more O₂ per gram of body weight than large mammals do. Compared to large mammals, small mammals have _______ lungs and breathe _______ times per minute.

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Small mammals have smaller lungs relative to their body size but have a higher metabolic rate, requiring them to breathe more times per minute to meet their oxygen demands.

Small Mammals Need More O2 Per Gram of Body Weight

Small Mammals Need More O₂ Per Gram of Body Weight