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I wonder if kids are actually better at surviving than adults in those situations. Especially young babies, they are very chubby for a reason. We have to reme
by great_psy 3y ago
I wonder if kids are actually better at surviving than adults in those situations.
Especially young babies, they are very chubby for a reason.
We have to remember that although surviving 40 days without a parent is extreme, it’s probably pretty common in our history.
- rightbyte 3y agoYour mean the crash or the wild life? I believe children are worse at both. On the other hand, they need to find less fruits to survive ... maybe adults need to eat to much to survive in improvised conditions? Like, it is way easier to find a small amount of fruits?
- Ekaros 3y agoAlso what is the starting point. An overweight or obese person who isn't doing lot of hard work during period and have enough water could probably survive a long time with just some supply of vitamins and nutrients.
- arp242 3y agoBobby Sands died after 66 days of hunger strike, and he was of average weight; others lasted about the same time (± a few days). You can survive for a long time without food if need be, but you also won't be able to do much once starvation kicks in.
- quechimba 3y agoThis man survived 26 years alone in the jungle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_of_the_Hole https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_of_the_Hole The kids are indigenous and knew how to find food. Kids from the city would probably not be able to survive this long...