longevity

A dataset used to explore the ecological correlates
 of longevity in mammals and birds.

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Rob Knell

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longevity function

A data frame with 909 observations on the following 9 variables.<dl class="dl-horizontal">
 <dt><code>species</code></dt><dd>Species name</dd>
 <dt><code>class</code></dt><dd>Class: mammalia = mammals, aves = birds</dd>
 <dt><code>order</code></dt><dd>Order</dd>
 <dt><code>maximum_lifespan_yr</code></dt><dd>Maximum lifespan in years</dd>
 <dt><code>mass_g</code></dt><dd>Average body weight in g</dd>
 <dt><code>volancy</code></dt><dd>Does it fly?</dd>
 <dt><code>fossoriallity</code></dt><dd>Does it live in holes in the ground?</dd>
 <dt><code>foraging_environment</code></dt><dd>Environment where it forages</dd>
 <dt><code>daily_activity</code></dt><dd>When is it active?</dd>
 </dl>

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Data on maximum lifespan for 909 species of mammal and bird — longevity

A data frame with 909 observations on the following 9 variables.<dl class='dl-horizontal'>
 <dt><code>species</code></dt><dd>Species name</dd>
 <dt><code>class</code></dt><dd>Class: mammalia = mammals, aves = birds</dd>
 <dt><code>order</code></dt><dd>Order</dd>
 <dt><code>maximum_lifespan_yr</code></dt><dd>Maximum lifespan in years</dd>
 <dt><code>mass_g</code></dt><dd>Average body weight in g</dd>
 <dt><code>volancy</code></dt><dd>Does it fly?</dd>
 <dt><code>fossoriallity</code></dt><dd>Does it live in holes in the ground?</dd>
 <dt><code>foraging_environment</code></dt><dd>Environment where it forages</dd>
 <dt><code>daily_activity</code></dt><dd>When is it active?</dd>
 </dl>

longevity: Data on maximum lifespan for 909 species of mammal and bird

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