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How old is the oldest whale in the world?
Based on several studies, the oldest living mammal in the world is the bowhead whale. It is also among the few mammals that live in the sea. The oldest living among the species can live to be almost 200 years old. One study, published by the Telegraph, puts the age of the longest-living bowhead whale at 268 years.
Can a blue whale live for 100 years?
The Blue Whale has been reported to live to over 100 years (average more 70 than years). Blue whales are also the largest whales.
How old do blue whales live?
80 – 90 yearsIn the wild, Estimated
Blue whale/Lifespan
How old do bowhead whales live?
200 years old
Lifespan & Reproduction Based on the recovery of stone harpoon tips from harvested bowheads, it is evident that bowhead whales live well over 100 years. However, new techniques allow for more precise estimation of bowhead whale age, and studies suggest they may live to be over 200 years old.
Which animal can live up to 1000 years?
It is possible some may live for over 1,000 years. The Greenland shark had been estimated to live to about 200 years, but a study published in 2016 found that a 5.02 m (16.5 ft) specimen was 392 ± 120 years old, resulting in a minimum age of 272 and a maximum of 512.
What is the life expectancy of a whale?
Norma Gentry. Blue whales have a life expectancy of 35-40 years, but the normal, un-hunted lifespan of a blue whale is estimated to be 80 years. Blue Whales are thought to live to be about 110 years old.
What is the life span of a whale?
Although scientific studies have calculated the average lifespan of a whale to range between 40-70 years for non-endangered, healthy whales, the overall lifespan of a whale varies significantly depending on the whale species, its environment, habitat, and lifestyle.
How many offspring do whales have?
Whales are marine mammals and like most mammals the female whale carries her offspring in her womb. In almost all cases the female gives birth to a single offspring every 1 – 6 years.
How old do killer whales live in the wild?
Female killer whale (killer whales are actually part of the dolphin species) that live in the wild for example have been known to live for up to 70 – 80 years, although the average is about 50 years. And male killer whales can live to be 50 – 60 years old, but usually live until around their 30’s.