Originally Posted By: Dave Davidson1
Good topic. I've always accepted the 1/4 to 1/3 without really questioning it. From an energy expended versus calories obtained, it always made sense. .....


I agree, good topic. I now wonder whether it is really true that a big meal provides more calories vs energy extended. How much energy does a big fish use over the hours and hours it is struggling to swallow prey that is so large that it extends from its mouth vs quickly swallowing smaller prey?

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