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Lake Sturgeon Could Live 400 Years | Dayton News
Lake sturgeon may live up to 427 years—older than the U.S.—shattering old assumptions and revealing why these ancient “living dinosaurs” need urgent protection. Scientists ditched unreliable fin-ring counting, instead tracking growth over decades to estimate lifespans: males 90–279 years, females up to 427. With reproduction slow and populations less than 1% of historic levels, every sturgeon matters. Conservation must ramp up—hatcheries, limited harvests, and strict protections are vital to save these Great Lakes giants before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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