answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

because they move really fast and their blood needs to pump faster so they can survive. this is why they have shorter life spans than larger animals. (also larger animals have ALOT less predators)

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why do small animals have fast pulse rates?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why do you think your pulse rate is not fast when you are at rest?

Our pulse rate increases with the increasement in the motion of the body.as a result, when we are fixed at a place, our pulse rate is minimumand inversely when we are in motion our pulse is fast


Why do you think your pulse rate is fast when you are at rest?

Our pulse rate increases with the increasement in the motion of the body.as a result, when we are fixed at a place, our pulse rate is minimumand inversely when we are in motion our pulse is fast


What to do if an animals pulse is to fast?

Calm it down, give it a drink of water, and it my slow from relaxation. If that doesn't work, i would go to a vet


What are some small animals that are fast?

robo dwarf hamsters are very fast but very friendly


What is too fast a pulse for a 74 year old woman?

What is too fast a pulse for a 74 year old woman?


How are pulse and heartbeat related?

your pulse shows you how fast your heart is pumping the blood


Why are animals attracted to laser lights?

its small an catches their attention,anything small an moves fast is like target to them


How fast is a pulse?

It depends on the person and what they are doing.


How come small turtles run fast?

Small animals like turtles know they have no defense against larger animals, so they run so they can hide and get eaten.


What indicates how fast a heart is beating?

pulse indicates how fast the heart is beating


What would cause fast pulse in or around ribcage?

Besides certain chemicals (such as epinephrine), fast pulse will often come from excitement, fear, nervousness, or exercise.


What observations should be noted and recorded when you take a patient's pulse?

When taking a pulse you need to pay attention to the rate of the pulse (how fast/slow?) and the quality of the pulse (how weak/strong?).