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These tropical butterflies live three times longer than their closest relatives and can teach us about our own aging process

Once a butterfly emerges from its chrysalis, it usually flies around for a few weeks before dying. However, some species of ...

An unusual strategy helps some tropical butterflies live 25 times longer than their relatives

A tropical butterfly from the Heliconius tribe has evolved to live a maximum lifespan of 348 days, nearly 25 times longer ...