Scientists reveal the surprising reason why women live longer than men
However, for other classes of animals, the reverse is true.
For example, in many birds, insects, and reptiles, males are the longer-lived sex, which clouds the picture to some degree.
In an attempt to get to the bottom of the lifespan gap, researchers studied records from 528 mammal species and 648 bird species in zoos worldwide.
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