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Lake Sturgeon Live Hundreds of Years | Salt Lake City News
Ancient lake sturgeon may live hundreds of years—some females possibly over 400—shattering old assumptions and revealing their shocking resilience. Once thought to live just 50-60 years, these prehistoric giants are now understood through decades of tracking, showing how slow their growth is and why they’re so vulnerable. Overfished nearly to extinction in the 1800s, they’re survivors whose slow reproduction demands urgent conservation. With less than 1% of their historic numbers remaining, every sturgeon counts. Strict fishing limits, hatchery programs, and ecosystem protection aren’t just…
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