Why do mammals DIE when their temperatures drop to reptile-comfortable temperatures?

<p>Seriously, I wonder why. </p>

<p>Yes, mammals and birds have higher metabolisms than reptiles. But metabolism produces higher body temperature (maybe body temperature affects the rate of metabolism though).</p>

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