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What is the heart rate of an average hummingbird per minute?

Correct answer B. More than 1200 times

Explanation

Hummingbirds have extremely high metabolic rates, and during activity their hearts can beat around 1,200 times or more per minute to supply oxygen to their flight muscles.

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