Warm vs. cold blooded animals: what’s the difference?

Cold-blooded animals regulate their body temperature through the environment, while warm-blooded animals use internal mechanisms. Warm-blooded animals require more food. The terms “cold-blooded” and “warm-blooded” are misleading. Most mammals and birds are warm-blooded, while most reptiles, fish, insects, amphibians, and arachnids are cold-blooded. Warm-blooded animals need more food, but have increased stamina. Cold-blooded animals can […]

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