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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/calliope_kekule on 2024-12-21 05:37:57+00:00.

Original Title: New research suggests extreme longevity is common in balaenid whales, with some southern right whales living beyond 130 years. Industrial whaling likely masked this incredible lifespan in other species.