Lambs Born to Shorn Mothers _______ at Birth Compared to Lambs

Question

Lambs born to shorn mothers _______ at birth compared to lambs born to unshorn mothers.
A) shiver more
B) engage in exercise more
C) have more brown fat
D) have less brown fat

Accepted Answer

Lambs born to shorn mothers have less brown fat at birth compared to lambs born to unshorn mothers. Brown fat is a type of fat that helps to generate heat, so lambs born to shorn mothers are more likely to shiver and engage in exercise to stay warm.