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by n4r9 600 days ago
What was the source video for the data BTW? I'm a little unsure about some of these, like cows having 5% body fat! According to this[0] webpage a "moderate" condition cow has 19% body fat, but it has a "Body Composition Score" of 5.

[0] https://www.grass-fed-solutions.com/body-condition-scoring.h...

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Additionally seals have 40% body fat, but walruses have 20%?

That seems suspicious.

I didn't know my body fat so I just guestimated 20 to immediately be flashbanged by the image of a walrus.

I consider myself on the skinny side so it was a surprise to be sure.

The body fat content for many animal species varies a lot throughout the year based on migration, food availability, and (sometimes) hibernation. So it depends on when you measure.
cows = 5%, wasps = 15%, kangaroos = 2%

I am not an animal expert but just based on intuition this seems off...