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Originally Published 4 months ago — by Financial Times
Scientists are investigating the secrets of longevity in animals like the immortal jellyfish and elephants to understand the biological mechanisms behind their long lifespans.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by AOL.com
The article explores some of the strangest and most fascinating creatures living deep in the ocean, including blobfish, vampire squid, blue dragon sea slug, mantis shrimp, frilled shark, immortal jellyfish, sea pig, and leafy sea dragon, highlighting their unique appearances and adaptations to deep-sea environments.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IFLScience
The ocean quahog, a clam species, holds the record for the longest-living animal on Earth, with the oldest recorded individual reaching 507 years old. Other long-lived creatures include sponges, which can live for over 2,300 years, and the immortal jellyfish, which has the ability to regenerate and is considered "biologically immortal." The Greenland shark, known for its extreme longevity, can live for around 400 years. Bowhead whales have adapted to live longer by slowing cell division, but this has resulted in smaller testicles and reduced fertility. The oldest known terrestrial animal is Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, who is currently 190 years old.