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What is life span and example


Life span or longevity is the length of time a species can exist in the most optimal conditions. For example, the gray wolf can live for 20 years in captivity, the Galapagos tortoise for over 150 years.

What do you mean by life span?

Lifespan is defined as the maximum number of years that a human can live, while life expectancy is the average total number of years that a human achieves [5].

What is the lifespan of a person?

Life expectancy for men and women\n\n A male child born in the United States today will live to be 74.5 years old on average. This puts the male citizens of the US in 52nd place in this ranking. On average, US women are 5.7 years older, reaching an age of 80.2.