A very interesting very long-lived reptile, evolving before dinasaurs, still around: genome sequenced

[Saul]

This is a fascinating article from Science News:

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/tuataras-rare-reptiles-genes-longevity-cool-weather?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=latest-newsletter-v2&utm_source=Latest_Headlines&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest_Headlines

  --  Saul

[Gordo]

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Tuatara have the lowest known optimal body temperature of any reptile, from 16° to 21° Celsius

Cold exposure wins again. 😉