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The Bowhead Whale, the Longest Living Mammal

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Rick SpilmanDecember 14, 2019

Australian researchers using a genetic ‘clock’ to predict animals’ lifespans have determined that bowhead whales may live for an average of 268 years. They came to this conclusion from studying 42 genes and a chemical process they undergo called methylation … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Bowhead Whale, harpoons, life expectancy
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