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The comparative biology of longevity and lifetime energetics

Authors: Calder, W. A.
Year: 1985
Journal: Experimental Gerontology, Vol. 20, pp. 161-170
Publisher: UNKNOWN
DOI: 10.1016/0531-5565(85)90033-6
Keywords: ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY, ORNITHOLOGY, RMBL

Abstract

The first evidence of age-dependent mortality in a population of hummingbirds is shown, and Hummingbirds are seen to be model subjects for the study of longevity in nature.

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