A Greenland shark studied in 2016 was estimated to be nearly 400 years old, meaning it may have been born around the time Shakespeare’s era was ending — and, astonishingly, would not have reached sexual maturity for more than another century.
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"A Greenland shark studied in 2016 was estimated to be nearly 400 years old, meaning it may have been born around the time Shakespeare’s era was ending — and, astonishingly, would not have reached sexual maturity for more than another century." is generating significant coverage in the Science category, with 5 articles from 5 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include BBC Wildlife Magazine, The Times of India, Living on Earth and IFLScience. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (5)
- "It doesn't reach sexual maturity until 150 years old and can be pregnant for a humongous 18 years." Meet the 10 longest living animals on the planet BBC Wildlife Magazine · 45d ago
- The longest-living animals on Earth: These remarkable creatures can survive for 200 years and some even longer The Times of India · 45d ago
- Note on Emerging Science: Long-Lived Greenland Sharks Living on Earth · 45d ago
- How Nuclear Weapons Helped Reveal That The Longest-living Vertebrate On Earth Can Reach A Whopping 400 Years IFLScience · 45d ago
- A Greenland shark studied in 2016 was estimated to be nearly 400 years old, meaning it may have been born around the time Shakespeare’s era was ending — and, astonishingly, would not have reached sexual maturity for more than another century. Space Daily · 45d ago
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