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The length of small intestine in a deer is more as compared to the length of small intestine of a tiger. The reason for this is :

  1. Mode of intake of food
  2. Type of food consumed
  3. Presence or absence of villi in intestine
  4. Presence or absence of digestive enzymes

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Type of food consumed

Reason — The length of the small intestine differs in various animals depending on the food they eat. Herbivores eating grass need a longer small intestine to allow the cellulose to be digested. Meat is easier to digest, hence carnivores like tigers have a shorter small intestine.

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