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Explain each of the following physiological observation:
A rabbit has a higher oxygen demand than a camel.

Answer Text:
-A rabbit is smaller in size than a camel hence has a higher surface area to volume ratio. A rabbit loses more heat energy per unit to the
environment than a camel. Therefore, the rate of respiration is higher to replenish lost heat, consuming more oxygen