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blendergeektoday at 10:04 AM1 replyview on HN

> It really is the case that older lifeforms don't die. All mammals do though.

Are naked molerats the one weird exception with mammals?


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pretzellogiciantoday at 11:16 AM

Naked molerats live a relatively long time and have many cool longevity adaptations, but they're far from immortal. Max lifespan is under 40 years.