Something else to consider. As a kid I grew up in a rather rough neighbourhood. Got into fights all the time. Ever notice that when you are unable to block an incoming fist to the midsection that sometimes you can live with the consequence and continue and sometimes it's game over?
I wonder, when a bullet penetrates the body can the shock from the energy tranfer have a similar effect as my recieving a punch to the kidney. I don't think that the transfer of energy kills immediately inmost cases, however, in rare instances it does. I think that it can incapacitate the animal. Death usually occurs due to blood loss or the destruction of vital nerves. That is what I understand so far.
Good topic!
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