Absurd Creatures: Hail Hydra, the Incredible, Maybe-Immortal Animal

The hydra's got kind of a jellyfish thing going on, with tentacles it uses to snag prey. But it can live a really, really long time.
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In fresh water all over the world lurks a creature that may just be immortal: the hydra. It's got kind of a jellyfish thing going on, with tentacles it uses to snag prey. But it can live a really, really long time. Its secret? You gotta get rid of those cells, yo. Find out more on this week's episode of Absurd Creatures!

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