Why Is It an Advantage for Animals That Migrate Long

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Essay

Why is it an advantage for animals that migrate long distances to store energy as lipids rather than carbohydrates?

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Definitions:

Optimization Models

Mathematical models that are designed to find the best possible solution or outcome from a set of parameters or constraints.

Prescriptive Analytics

The set of analytical techniques that yield a best course of action.

Maximize

To increase or make as large or great as possible, often used in the context of mathematical optimization.

Minimize

To reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.