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Which animal has the lowest cholesterol?

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Most people assume fat-free animals must exist, yet all animals require sterols like cholesterol for essential biological processes, such as cell membrane structure and hormone synthesis. The key lies not in a complete absence of cholesterol but in variations among species, with invertebrates and certain herbivores exhibiting remarkably low levels compared to most vertebrates.