These endangered whales can live up to 150 years — twice as long as previously thought
Life expectancy prediction using data collected over four decades reveals southern right whales' exceptionally long lives — far longer than scientists previously thought.
Southern right whales can defy age, living beyond 150 years
Although southern right whales have always been thought to reach impressive ages, scientists originally estimated their lifespan to be around 70-80 years. However, the latest research indicates that they can live over 100 years.
How long do right whales live? Nearly twice as long as previously thought, study finds
Bowhead whales — cousins of right whales — can also live incredibly long lives, with some surviving for two centuries. As evidence for this, researchers have found 19th century harpoon tips embedded in bowheads killed during modern hunts.
Right Whales Can Live For Over 130 Years, Nearly Twice As Long As Previously Thought
The results revealed that while the median lifespan of Southern right whales is 73.4 years, 10 percent are capable of surviving past 131.8 years. That’s nearly double the 70 to 80-year limit that they were previously thought to have.
Study reveals right whales live 130 years—or more
New research published in Science Advances reveals that right whales can survive for more than 130 years—almost twice as long as previously understood.
Southern right whales shatter lifespan records, live to 150
Although southern right whales were always considered animals that reach an impressive age, scientists previously estimated they lived to be 70 to 80 years. The latest research indicates that they can live over 100 years.
Three North Atlantic right whales spotted entangled this month in U.S. waters
Three critically endangered North Atlantic right whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off the Eastern Seaboard ...
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Right whales live nearly twice as long as we thought
The data revealed that Southern right whales can live for more than 130 years, with some speculated to reach the ripe old age ...
2 entangled right whales spotted off coast of Massachusetts
A survey team said a thick rope was located over one whale’s head and back, which could cause its eventual death.
3 North Atlantic right whales spotted entangled in gear this month
Three North Atlantic right whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off the coast of the U.S. just this month, ...
Two endangered right whales spotted caught in fishing gear off of Nantucket
One of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whales is expected to die after becoming entangled in fishing gear near ...
Off Nantucket, scientists see two right whales with fishing line entanglements
Disentangling the whales south of Nantucket depends on locating them and conditions at sea. Cape rescuers were not ...
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Two right whales entangled in lines spotted in waters off Nantucket, NOAA says
Two North Atlantic right whales entangled in lines were spotted in waters off Nantucket earlier this month, the National ...
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Some Whales Live Much Longer Than Previously Thought, a Discovery That Could Change How We Protect Them
In a new study, researchers use novel techniques to uncover more accurate life expectancy estimates of southern and North ...