How do animals have so quick reaction time compared to human?

Question

I’ve seen so many videos where animals have(seemingly) instant reaction time and can escape fast from predators, how is it possible and why humans don’t have same reaction time?

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Answer 1

They spend their whole lives trying to do 2 things: eat, and mate. Every ounce of energy, every opportunity, every chance…that’s it. Humans no longer have to do that, so we don’t need such quick reflexes or reaction times. When you want a meal, you don’t have to chase it, hunt it, or surprise it.