New research published in Science Advances has found southern right whales live to a median age of 73 years old, with up to 10% surviving past 131 years. This makes them the second-longest lived mammals on Earth, after bowhead whales, which can live to over 200 years old. Dr Vanessa Pirotta, a whale scientist, said whales were long-lived animals ‘just like us’. Southern right whales migrate up and down Australia’s coastline every year Continue reading…New research published in Science Advances has found southern right whales live to a median age of 73 years old, with up to 10% surviving past 131 years. This makes them the second-longest lived mammals on Earth, after bowhead whales, which can live to over 200 years old. Dr Vanessa Pirotta, a whale scientist, said whales were long-lived animals ‘just like us’. Southern right whales migrate up and down Australia’s coastline every year Continue reading… Southern right whales can live to over 130 years old: new research – video | Australia news | The Guardian
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New research published in Science Advances has found southern right whales live to a median age of 73 years old, with up to 10% surviving past 131 years. This makes them the second-longest lived mammals on Earth, after bowhead whales, which can live to over 200 years old. Dr Vanessa Pirotta, a whale scientist, said whales were long-lived animals ‘just like us’. Southern right whales migrate up and down Australia’s coastline every year
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