The wisdom of the elders: Why the oldest animals matter

Mongabay
Apr 24, 2025, 6:33 am161 pts
In the twilight of their lives, the world’s oldest creatures carry the weight of wisdom, experience, and resilience. Yet, these elders — fish that spawn in abundance, coral that shelters marine life, or elephants that guide their herds — are vanishing. The causes are disturbingly familiar: overfishing,…

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