Eli5: how are humans, who are two legged, able to out endure creatures that are four legged?

Question

Eli5: how are humans, who are two legged, able to out endure creatures that are four legged?

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Answer 1

The benifits of being self aware should also be taken into account, along side all the physical elements.

We know why we are chasing / hunting some animal, we are aware of the desired outcome and we can through determ8nation and grit “override” our bodies need to not run long distances.

In essence we choose to do run whilst animals are doing it out of instinct or need.