Bowhead whale

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The Bowhead whale, by far, has the longest lifespan of any living creature - 200 years. It also has the largest mouth.

Right whale, any of four species of stout-bodied whales having an enormous head measuring one-quarter to one-third their total body length. From the 17th to the 19th century, these whales were hunted for their oil and their strong elastic baleen, which held considerable economic value.

The Whale Museum Lecture Series – Frances Robertson The Bowhead Whale in the Age of Natural Resource Extraction The Whale Museum continues its Research Lecture Series with PhD candidate Frances Robertson from the Marine Mammal Research Unit at the University of British Columbia. Robertson will discuss her work with the bowhead whale and the impacts Continue Reading

What makes the bowhead whale stand out in the animal kingdom? The answer lies in its remarkable adaptation to one of the most extreme environments on Earth - the icy waters of the Arctic. These gentle giants, with their impressive size and unique physiological features, have fascinated scientists and nature lovers alike. The bowhead whale, a behemoth of the Arctic seas, maneuvers through ice-cold waters with astonishing agility. With a weight reaching up to 100 tons, these marine mammals…

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Balaena mysticetus is a species of baleen (or bowhead) whale endemic to the Arctic. Some populations are considered Endangered although the worldwide population is not of concern. Potential threats would have to do with the whale's ability to migrate. #bowheadwhale #endangeredspecies

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TIL that bowhead whales are the longest-living mammals able to live to around 200 years due to genes that allow for the repair of DNA. However many of them do not live to old age as they are a common target for whaling.

Bowhead whales are capable of breaking through sea ice at least seven inches thick with their large skulls and powerful bodies.

bowhead whale is the oldest living mammal. This was proven by the discovery of century-old brass harpoon tips embedded in scars on the backs of whales hunted in the 1990s. These harpoons haven’t been thrown at whales for over a century. Thus, the very same animals hunted in the 1990s also survived human attacks 100 years ago. Photo: Paul Nicklen/Getty Images.

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Have you ever wondered which are the longest living animals in the world? Every year, scientists discover thousands of new species. And to date, we have explored less than five percent of the ocean. So perhaps the longest living animals in the world today will be replaced by a creature…

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