What is the difference between warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals?
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Warm-blooded animals, also known as endothermic animals, generate their own internal body heat and maintain a constant body temperature, while cold-blooded animals, also known as ectothermic animals, rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. Warm-blooded animals have higher metabolic rates and require more energy to sustain their body temperature, while cold-blooded animals have lower metabolic rates and are more energy-efficient. Examples of warm-blooded animals include mammals and birds, while examples of cold-blooded animals include reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
Warm-blooded animals, also known as endotherms, can regulate their body temperature internally, producing heat through metabolic processes. Cold-blooded animals, or ectotherms, rely on their environment to regulate their body temperature, and their metabolic rate is largely influenced by external factors such as sunlight and heat. Warm-blooded animals can maintain a consistent body temperature in a wide range of environments, while cold-blooded animals are more dependent on their surroundings.