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The Undying Hydra: A Mini-Monster That Defies Aging
Season 8
Episode 8
Could this tiny creature, named after a mythical multiheaded monster, hold the secret to eternal youth? Related to jellyfish and anemones, the hydra has an almost otherworldly ability to heal itself and stave off aging.
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