Chapter
The Fascinating Timelessness of Animals and Trees
24:06 - 28:50 (04:44)
The expected lifespan of organisms does not always correspond to their complexity or size. Some organisms such as the hydra, a tiny multi-cellular animal, may live up to a thousand years, whereas the longest-lived tree called bristlecone pine remains alive for several millennia.
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The oldest living organism on the planet is a bristlecone pine tree found atop a windy and arid mountain in California, which has seen the entire arc of human civilization.
24:06 - 25:23 (01:16)
Summary
The oldest living organism on the planet is a bristlecone pine tree found atop a windy and arid mountain in California, which has seen the entire arc of human civilization. While the oldest vertebrate is a type of shark called a Greenland shark, which has been estimated to have lived up to 400 years.
ChapterThe Fascinating Timelessness of Animals and Trees
Episode#265 - Dr Andrew Steele - Why We Get Old & How We Can Stop It
PodcastModern Wisdom
Scientists have extrapolated that 10% of hydra would still be living after a thousand years if the death rates observed so far are accurate, which is amazing as it defies the common assumption of longevity being related to size and complexity of an organism.
25:25 - 26:44 (01:18)
Summary
Scientists have extrapolated that 10% of hydra would still be living after a thousand years if the death rates observed so far are accurate, which is amazing as it defies the common assumption of longevity being related to size and complexity of an organism.
ChapterThe Fascinating Timelessness of Animals and Trees
Episode#265 - Dr Andrew Steele - Why We Get Old & How We Can Stop It
PodcastModern Wisdom
Studies have shown that significantly reducing the amount of food you consume while still maintaining proper nutrient intake has been linked to longer and healthier lifespans in rats.
26:44 - 28:50 (02:06)
Summary
Studies have shown that significantly reducing the amount of food you consume while still maintaining proper nutrient intake has been linked to longer and healthier lifespans in rats.