alt Hacker NewsSure, a mammal does not HAVE to store excess energy.
But that is entirely irrelevant when a mammal eats less energy than they consume for a while. In that instance they MUST burn some stored reserves or break the laws of physics
Sure, a mammal does not HAVE to store excess energy.
But that is entirely irrelevant when a mammal eats less energy than they consume for a while. In that instance they MUST burn some stored reserves or break the laws of physics
An equally plausible hypothesis is that the mammal feels lethargic and does not consume more energy than it eats.