Mystery of world’s oldest whale found with 100 year old harpoon in its side

September 11th, 2024

metro.co.uk, General News, 06/09/2024, Tom Sanders
A species of whale, so ancient and elusive that harpoon fragments dating back over a century have been discovered embedded in their bodies, continues to intrigue scientists. […] Genetic analysis conducted by researchers at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, suggests that these whales may live up to 268 years.