Wow in the World Happy 400th Birthday, Greenland Shark! (7/14/25)
Jul 14, 2025
Celebrate the 400th birthday of the Greenland shark with Mindy and Guy as they serve up a giant clam cake! Discover the secrets behind the shark’s longevity, including the role of DNA and unique genetic traits. Learn about jumping genes and how they can impact aging—just what gives these remarkable creatures their extreme lifespan! Plus, enjoy fun facts shared by young listeners, ensuring curiosity and laughter are always part of the celebration!
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The Great Clam Cake Delivery
- Mindy and Guy bake and haul an enormous clam-and-squid cake for a mysterious 400th-birthday order.
- They struggle comically with the heavy, leaking cake and deliver it to a chilly aquarium party.
Genome Holds Clues To Shark Longevity
- Greenland sharks can live around 400 years and scientists sequenced their genome to investigate why.
- Researchers highlight unusual genome features that may explain extreme longevity.
A Who's Who Of Old Animals
- The party features many famously long-lived animals like Galapagos tortoises and parrots mingling at the aquarium.
- Guests sing, splash, and scramble for clam cake while the Greenland shark enjoys its celebration.