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The Evolution of Bat Lifespan
Lifespan for most mammals follows a general pattern. If we lived proportionally as long as the longest lived bat, corrected for body size, we'd be living for centuries. Researchers don't find many visible signs of aging in bats. They seem to be able to reproduce into old age and they don't show signs of age-related disease.