Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity: Comparing Lifespans of Humans, Elephants, and Whales

Science Kids Longest Living Animals This video explores the similarities between humans, elephants, and whales in terms of their long childhood and adolescence, and how this may be linked to their longevity. Scientists have found that warm-blooded animals with a high number of neurons in their cerebral cortex tend to reach sexual maturity later and have longer lifespans. This discovery sheds light on potential factors that contribute to a longer life in mammals.