The Secret of Regeneration in... Alligators

The video explores the concept of regeneration, the ability of some animals to regrow lost body parts. It highlights differences in regenerative abilities among various animal groups, focusing on a 2020 study of alligator tail regeneration. The study reveals that while alligators can regrow tail tips, these lack bones and skeletal muscle, unlike lizards. The video discusses the evolutionary implications, suggesting that regeneration is an ancestral trait lost by birds and mammals. It also considers the energy costs and potential links to warm-bloodedness and immune system evolution.

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