“…By comparison, energy expenditure of muscles (35-50% body weight) represent only 8 to 16% of total energy expenditure of the whole animal, while adipose tissues and skin represent 10% and up to 18% each (in vivo data by Harris et al, 1989; Lobley, 1990 and Symonds and Lomax, 1990, as well as conclusions from a modelling exercise by Gill ef al, 1989). Other estimates for the whole carcass, which includes muscles, adipose tissues, skin and bones, are slightly higher at 45-60% .…”