This ‘living dinosaur’ survives up to 427 years and ranks among the world’s longest-lived vertebrates
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“New research indicates that lake sturgeon can live for centuries, potentially reaching ages of up to 427 years. This discovery is prompting a reevaluation of conservation strategies for the rare Great Lakes fish.”
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