Complexity Explorer Santa Few Institute

Fractals and Scaling (2017)

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7.3 WBE Theory of Metabolic Scaling » Quiz 1: More metabolic scaling

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A red foxes have an average mass of 8.5 kg.  Their metabolic rate is 13.7 watts, their average lifespan is 7 years, and their typical resting heart rate is around 126 beats per minute.  Sea lions have an average mass of 735 kg.