Netted whale hit by lance a century ago

Fascinating! Who knew whales could get that old? :shock: :shock:


Wound allows researchers to age 50-ton creature at about 115 years old

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19195624/?GT1=10056

 

It is believed that Bowheads, if they are not killed, can live to as much as 200 years of age.

 

I hope I live to be 200 - that would be cool.

 

I thought they already were ..... laughing at the antics here for example... :lol: :lol: