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Some Animals Do Live For Centuries While Others For Days Or Weeks. So What Is The Driving Force Behind The Life Span Of Different Species Of Animals, Including Humans? Could It Be, For Example, The Rate Of Metabolism? Being Able To Answer This Question Has A Major Implication Towards Extending Human Life Span.

BBC – Earth – The tricks that help some animals live for centuries

http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20170330-the-tricks-that-help-some-animals-live-for-centuries

Being large helps some animals extend their lifespans, but it is far from the only factor involved