We helped track 77 species for up to 60 years to try to reveal the secrets of long life. And some don't seem to age at all

  • Written by: Mike Gardner, Flinders University
We helped track 77 species for up to 60 years to try to reveal the secrets of long life. And some don't seem to age at allMike Gardner, Author provided

Ever wondered about the secret to a long life? Perhaps understanding the lifespans of other animals with backbones (or “vertebrates”) might help us unlock this mystery.

You’ve probably heard turtles live a long (and slow) life. At 190 years, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise might be the oldest...

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