Whales can live way longer than scientists thought, with potential lifespans as much as double previous estimates

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Dec 25, 2024, 3:30 pm498 ptsHotTop
Southern right whales have lifespans that reach well past 100 years, and 10% may live past 130 years, according to our new research published in the journal Science Advances. Some of these whales may live to 150. This lifespan is almost double the 70-80 years they are conventionally believed to live.

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