Can Animals Outlive Us?

Today’s question comes from Greg, who’s 14 years old. Greg asked, “I wonder why humans don’t live as long as some animals?” What a fascinating question! Humans live relatively long lives compared to many animals, but compared to some of the long-lived species, like turtles and whales, we don’t even come close. So why is that? Let’s break it down and dive into the science of aging.