Why do some animals live much shorter lifespans than humans and others much longer? What determines the lifespan on an animal?

Question

Why do some animals live much shorter lifespans than humans and others much longer? What determines the lifespan on an animal?

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Answer 1

There are many factors, but typically the larger the animal, the longer the lifespan. And cold blooded will live longer than a similar sized warm blooded.

There are always exceptions though