Humans are the slowest-maturing mammals on Earth. No other species invests more time, energy, and social infrastructure into raising its young. Why do humans grow so slowly compared to other animals?

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When my cat had kittens, she fed them and kept them safe for a long time – for 12 whole weeks. That’s nothing compared to humans. Where I live, human parents provide for their kids into their 20s. I ...