Why in so many cases does it seem like the larger an animal is, the older is average lifespan is? Some bugs can live for days or weeks, but humans and sea turtles can be over 100 years old?
In: Biology
Slower metabolism. When cells burn oxygen and split, they degenerate. That’s aging. The bigger the animal, the slower this process goes. But it also means they can’t move that fast for too long. Unlike humans who are designed to run for hours in their primal form.
Latest Answers