Why Geese Don't Get Obese (And We Do)

Why Geese Don't Get Obese (And We Do)

By Eric P. Widmaier
Unabridged
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“What really makes this book stand out are the lucid explanations of how scientific method—observation, hypothesis, research, and testing—is used to learn about human and animal physiology.”

Library Journal

Imagine being able to consume 250,000 calories daily without gaining weight. If you had the metabolism of a shrew you could. And while most of us can't hold our breath for more than a few minutes, the Weddell seal can remain under water for a full 75 minutes!Through many amazing examples, Why Geese Don't Get Obese discusses the mechanisms humans and other creatures have evolved to gauge their need for food; gather water and oxygen; circulate blood; regulate body temperature; respond to stressful situations; and maintain other survival needs.Peppy prose and just the right amount of detail make this audiobook a delight and a fitting ode to the remarkable resilience of nature!