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September 16, 2026 at 01:43 PM
Some Fish in the Great Lakes Might Be More Than 400 Years Old, a Study Suggests, Outliving Around 15 Generations of Humans
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
New research suggests lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes may live over 400 years, making them one of the longest-living vertebrates on Earth.
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