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Meet The Olm, A Salamander That Can Live A Century

Olms are a foot long fleshy finger looking salamander, that can live up to century, the longest living amphibian by far.

Olms are a rare amphibian found in caves in Croatia and Slovenia.

Scientists are puzzled as to why this little creature has such a long life span, and hope studying it might unlock new secrets about the aging process.

Researchers report that...

Quote:   The olm presents a paradox. Neither its basal metabolic rate nor its antioxidant activity, the two most cited mechanisms that should be involved in enhancing lifespan, differ from species with a more reduced lifespan.

You can learn more about the olm in this article.

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