Question

Sloths have less muscle than other mammals their size in order to _______.
a.
conserve energy
b.
maintain a lower body weight
c.
digest their food faster
d.
maintain a higher body temperature

Answer 1

Answer: a )Sloths have less muscle than other mammals their size in order to conserve energy

Sloths are considered as arboreal mammals *( that is living on trees) and they have very less muscle mass, which is about 30 % lesser than that of similar sized mammals. This is because their muscles are made up of slow-twitch fibers, which provide them a lot of power to withstand any stress while not using a lot of energy.

Therefore, their lesser muscle mass help them in conserving energy