Sea otters demonstrate that there is more to muscle than just movement – it can also bring the heat
- Written by: Traver Wright, Research Assistant Professor of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University
Sea otters are born with a supercharged metabolism.
Adria Photography/Moment via Getty ImagesLife in the cold can be difficult for animals. As the body chills, organs including the brain and muscles slow down.
The body temperature of animals such as reptiles and amphibians mostly depends on the temperature of their environment – but...
