The Coelacanth May Live for a Century. That’s Not Great News

Scale markings reveal that this weird fish's lifespan is double what scientists first estimated. That also means they’re closer to extinction than we thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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