Question

Sloths have less muscle than other mammals their size in order to _______. A. Conserve energy b. Maintain a lower body weight c. Digest their food faster d. Maintain a higher body temperature Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Conserve energy.

Explanation:

The sloths’ evolutionary mantra has been to reduce energy consumption in every possible way – more muscle requires higher energy consumption; as a result, sloths have 30% less muscle mass than other similar-sized mammals.