Why does a turtle live longer than a dog? : A report on animal longevity /

Examines the variation in life-spans of both domestic and wild animals, ranging from one day to more than a century. Discusses ways of estimating age and theories on why life-spans vary and what causes aging.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ford, Barbara, 1934-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Morrow, 1980.
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Description
Summary:Examines the variation in life-spans of both domestic and wild animals, ranging from one day to more than a century. Discusses ways of estimating age and theories on why life-spans vary and what causes aging.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:64 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN:0688222293
0688322298 (lib. bdg.)