How do animals store fat?

Answer 1

Fats have high content of Carbon and Hydrogen element. The conversion of carbon into carbon dioxide and hydrogen into water creates energy (through some complicated chemical process). Because fats have relatively large amount of carbon, it can be said that it store energy.

Answer 2

Some species of animals store fat rather than carbohydrates to keep them going through periods when they may not be able to access food. Animals store fat in different ways.

For example, the camel stores fatty deposits in its hump. This hump sustains the camel when food supplies are low, and it is an excellent adaptation for the arid habitat of the camel.

On the other hand, the platypus stores fatty tissue in its tail. A thick tail is a sign of a healthy platypus. It also sustains the female while she incubates her eggs.

Answer 3

bears. Most kinds of mammals, especially ones that hibernate through winter (bears) , or live in artic environments (seals).

Answer 4

for their food to eat when they get hungry.

Answer 5

Animals store food so that they would have food to eat all year. During the winter months food is often scarce, by storing the food ahead of time, they will be able to eat during the winter.

Answer 6

It is not because we can eat them.

It is because animals store fat so they can keep

themselves warm and use the fat to survive in

harsh conditions

Answer 7

The same place you store it: your muscles, bones, and body fat.

Answer 8

to protect their bodies from the worst of the cold

Answer 9

Fat has least density and highest storage of energy per unit volume as compared to other substances hence fat is most suitable for energy storage .

Answer 10

Body fat.