Which Animals are Beating Humans at Reproduction?


The answer to that question might be evident to you. We are about 7 billion on the planet but many other animal species are beating us in the reproduction game. Which is probably a good thing, I don’t think I want to see more humans than ants. It’s always interesting to look at such numbers and the guys at “It’s Okay to be Smart” are presenting us with some fascinating facts.

There are now more than 7 billion human beings on Earth, and that got me wondering: How successful are we compared to other species? I take a look at out how our numbers stack up to some other domains of life. It turns out that biomass, or what things weigh, can be more important than how many of something there are. Find out how our numbers stack up against everything from bugs to bacteria, and get ready for some mind-blowing numbers!

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