TED-ED: Why do animals have such different lifespans? - Joao Pedro de Magalhaes

The video explores the variability in lifespan across the animal kingdom, highlighting factors such as environment, size, and genetics that influence aging. It explains the biological process of aging, driven by cell death and dysfunction, and how different species adapt to their environments. The video also discusses human life expectancy, noting our ability to extend it through managing environmental and nutritional factors.

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