Greenland sharks roam the freezing depths of the Arctic and North Atlantic, far from where humans swim or dive. Slow-moving ...

Greenland sharks are mysterious, deep-dwelling creatures that can live to be an average of 272 years old. Footage courtesy: Brynn Devine ...

Nature's oldest creatures defy aging rules. Greenland sharks live nearly 400 years. Ocean quahogs reach over 500 years.

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From cancer-resistant mole rats to 200-year-old whales, evolution has equipped long-lived species with unique biological ...

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