r/whales • u/Novel_Negotiation224 • 7d ago

Study reveals expected longevity in whale species and challenges previous lifespan estimates.

https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-science/2024/12/22/3CNWYIZRURDXJKXRT5VVJWJU4A/?outputType=amp
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u/simplebirds 7d ago

So much more to be learned about our fellow travelers. The miracle of life on this planet is enough to sustain a person their whole life if they take a moment to open themselves to it.

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u/Mammoth_Lychee_8377 6d ago

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u/Spider_Lover69 6d ago

The secret of their longevity isn’t a mystery, as stated in the article, it’s the freaking fishing industry that cuts the northern whale’s life span in half