Ladies, take a bow—evolution’s got your back! Female mammals, from bonobos to humans, are outliving their male counterparts, and it’s not just because they’re better at dodging bad decisions. Scientists say it’s all in the chromosomes, with females rocking two X’s while males juggle an X and a Y. Birds, however, flip the script, with males outlasting females. Who knew DNA was the ultimate longevity coach?
There’s an Evolutionary Reason Why Female Mammals Live Longer
