Animals that defy the rules of aging — like naked mole rats — could help scientists unravel the secrets to longevity

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• Some long-living animals seem to defy the rules of aging, so scientists are studying them.
• Two animals of interest to researchers are the naked mole rat, which lives decades longer than its rodent relatives, and turtles, which can live up to 200 years. 
• Researchers have found noticeable differences in the ways these animals' metabolisms and mitochondria function. 

Being a freak of nature isn't always a bad thing, especially if you defy the conventions of aging. 

Naked mole rats and turtles are outliers when it comes to the rules of nature. The mole rat lives up to 31 years, decades longer than its other rodent relatives. Turtles are one of the longest-living creatures on Earth. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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