Why are some species more likely to go extinct?

Why are some species more likely to go extinct?  EarthSky To avoid extinction it's about 'survival of the laziest,' study suggests  WGN-TV Survival of the sluggish: Scientists find an upside to a low metabolism  WHYY New research suggests evolution might favor 'survival of the laziest'  KU TodayFull coverage

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