It's Okay to Be Smart: Why Are We Warm Blooded?
A human with the metabolism of a hummingbird would need to eat about 80,000 calories a day to survive. That’s because staying warm by making one's own heat takes a ton of energy. And that brings up a paradox because creating one's own body heat is incredibly expensive. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 11 minutes 18 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Physiology, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Release Year: 2021
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: It's Okay to Be Smart
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