What's this super-aging butterfly’s longevity secret?
A species of tropical butterflies called Heliconius live up to 25 times longer than other butterflies, defying typical aging patterns by remaining active and reproductively capable until sudden death. Science journalist Katie Wu discusses with host Nate Rott how their longevity may be lin
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