Eli5: When humans get too fat or obese there is a high risk of heart related issues. But in nature for example Walrus is or hippos are so fat in shape almost their body is consists of fat and are they same sick like humans?
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The difference is 2 fold
1) Those animals are meant to be fat. Their bodies are built differently, and can handle the increased weight and vascular pressures
2) Most of that fat isn’t visceral. It’s not fat wrapped around their organs causing issues. This is why Sumo Wrestlers are incredibly healthy despite their weight; all of their fat is over top of the muscle.
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