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Herbivores, Omnivores, Carnivores
Data Set 4: Metabolic Rates & Energy Needs (Extension)
Metabolic rates: In the table below, complete the mass conversions to gain a better understan
Then plot the mass in kilograms (kg) against the resting metabolic rate below in
onversions to gain a better understanding of each species' size.
rograms (kg) against the resting metabolic rate below in order to ascertain if relations
between these data sets.
MH
Resting metabolic rate
Mode of
Animal
Mass (9)
Thermoregulation
Mass (kg) Weight (lbs)
(kcaVmin)
Baboon
0.36
Endotherm
25,000
0.0012
Nile Crocodile
Ectotherm
162,700
21.6
Aardwolf
Endotherm
32,390
33.6
Elephant
Endotherm 3,311,000
5.4
Zebra
Endotherm 531,000
0.00024
Nile Monitor lizard Ectotherm
14,530
14,530
Lion
Endotherm
171,700
1.8