Saturday, February 5, 2011

10 animals with the longest life spans | MNN - Mother Nature Network

10 animals with the longest life spans | MNN - Mother Nature Network


Turritopsis nutricula jellyfish

This species of jellyfish might be the only animal in the world to have truly discovered the fountain of youth. Since it is capable of cycling from a mature adult stage to an immature polyp stage and back again, there may be no natural limit to its life span. Because they are able to bypass death, the number of individuals is spiking. "We are looking at a worldwide silent invasion,"says Dr. Maria Miglietta of the Smithsonian Tropical Marine Institute.

100 Ways to Save the Environment

Ever wonder if you can really make a difference in the world? Whether or not tossing that aluminum can in the recycle bin contributes anything? Here's a list of 100 simple things you can do to better the environment.

100 Ways to Save the Environment

Friday, February 4, 2011