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Here's one amphibian that never grows up! Although they can live to be 100 years old, olm are neotenous, meaning they keep features of their larval stage like external gills even after reaching reproductive maturity. So far, researchers have been unable to induce metamorphosis, so the olm's 'adult' stage (if it has one at all) is a complete mystery.

Environmental advocacy and the LGBTQ+ rights movement share a common purpose: protecting vulnerable communities, caring for the spaces we all call home, and creating a world where we all can flourish. Our world is brightest when people can live authentically, love freely, and be embraced for who they are. From rainbow reefs to shimmering tides, diversity makes our blue planet stronger, healthier, and more inspiring.