A group of whales may be forced into the path of ships as a result of climate change, research has found. The population of bowhead whales migrates annually, swimming between the Bering Sea—south of ...
A gene that helped bowheads adapt to frigid Arctic waters also granted them extraordinary longevity. Could it help aging humans become more resilient? By Carl Zimmer For more than 1,000 years, the ...
Bowhead whales are among the most extraordinary mammals on Earth, celebrated not only for their unparalleled lifespan but also for their remarkable adaptations to survive in the planet’s harshest ...
Whales breed in specific areas deep beneath the Arctic Circle ice, reveals new research. Scientists used state of the art AI technology to analyze the calling and singing of bowhead whales. Their ...
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As humans age, we become more vulnerable to cancer and other diseases. Bowhead whales, however, can live for up to 200 years while staying remarkably disease resistant. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...
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