It’s really about reproductive output (how many young are produced by a female in a given year), longevity and likelihood of survival of individuals, and the role of parental care. One dead whale is a greater impact to the sustainability of its species than one dead insect is to its species. Do a search on r-selected species vs. K-selected species if you’re curious.
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