An elephant eats less for its size than smaller animals because
A)its ears are bigger.
B)its radiating area is small compared to its volume.
C)its radiating area is large compared to its volume.
D)it is taller than other animals.
E)it weighs more than smaller animals.

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Larger animals like elephants have a smaller surface area to volume ratio, meaning they lose less heat relative to their size and thus require less food per unit of body mass compared to smaller animals.

An Elephant Eats Less for Its Size Than Smaller Animals