Current Events > Scientists have calculated the lifespans of extinct animals

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YoshitoKikuchi 12/28/19 9:11:10 PM #1:	https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-50758406 Our extinct "cousins", the Neanderthals and Denisovans, reached the ripe old age of 38 years, less than half that of modern life expectancies. Woolly mammoths, meanwhile, lived to about 60. Australian researchers also analysed the DNA of living species, such as whales, for which few records exist. The bowhead whale could be the longest-lived mammal, reaching more than 250 years of age, they said. Until now lifespan has been difficult to define for many animals, especially long-lived ones. "Knowing the lifespan of an extinct animal can provide insights into their ecology," said Benjamin Mayne of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation in Crawley, Australia. "If a species is not reaching their natural maximum life span in the wild it may indicate environmental pressures pushing the species into extinction." What were some of the ages they found? Woolly mammoth - 60 years Passenger pigeon - 28 years Pinta Island tortoise - 120 years Bowhead whales (thought to be the longest living mammal) - 268 years Chimps - 39.7 years. The scientists used DNA to estimate the lifespan of a species, looking at changes in stretches of DNA linked to ageing. These "DNA clocks" were used to predict a maximum lifespan for animals living and dead. Calculating the lifespan of our close relatives gives clues to how modern medicine and changes in lifestyle have helped us live longer. In the past 200 years, the average life expectancy of humans has more than doubled. The research can also tell us more about the ecology and evolution of living and extinct species, the protection of threatened species, and sustainable fishing, the scientists say. --- Dont be ridiculous. I think FIVE evil steps ahead https://imgur.com/YQpeyD3 <cite>YoshitoKikuchi posted [p:932175911] in Scientists... [t:78289265]...</cite> <quote>https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-50758406 Our extinct "cousins", the Neanderthals and Denisovans, reached the ripe old age of 38 years, less than half that of modern life expectancies. Woolly mammoths, meanwhile, lived to about 60. Australian researchers also analysed the DNA of living species, such as whales, for which few records exist. The bowhead whale could be the longest-lived mammal, reaching more than 250 years of age, they said. Until now lifespan has been difficult to define for many animals, especially long-lived ones. "Knowing the lifespan of an extinct animal can provide insights into their ecology," said Benjamin Mayne of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation in Crawley, Australia. "If a species is not reaching their natural maximum life span in the wild it may indicate environmental pressures pushing the species into extinction." What were some of the ages they found? Woolly mammoth - 60 yearsPassenger pigeon - 28 yearsPinta Island tortoise - 120 yearsBowhead whales (thought to be the longest living mammal) - 268 yearsChimps - 39.7 years. The scientists used DNA to estimate the lifespan of a species, looking at changes in stretches of DNA linked to ageing. These "DNA clocks" were used to predict a maximum lifespan for animals living and dead. Calculating the lifespan of our close relatives gives clues to how modern medicine and changes in lifestyle have helped us live longer. In the past 200 years, the average life expectancy of humans has more than doubled. The research can also tell us more about the ecology and evolution of living and extinct species, the protection of threatened species, and sustainable fishing, the scientists say. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 12/28/19 9:13:11 PM #2:	If I was a neanderthal I'd be dead by next year <cite>Zikten posted [p:932175993] in Scientists... [t:78289265]...</cite> <quote>If I was a neanderthal I'd be dead by next year </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChrisTaka 12/28/19 9:14:45 PM #3:	Zikten posted... If I was a neanderthal I'd be dead by next year Epic --- Knowledge is having the right answer. Intelligence is asking the right question <cite>ChrisTaka posted [p:932176052] in Scientists... [t:78289265]...</cite> <quote>Zikten posted... </cite> <quote>If I was a neanderthal I'd be dead by next year</quote> Epic </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 12/28/19 9:15:40 PM #4:	Oh wait. I'd be dead already. Thought that said 39 <cite>Zikten posted [p:932176083] in Scientists... [t:78289265]...</cite> <quote>Oh wait. I'd be dead already. Thought that said 39 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 12/28/19 9:16:04 PM #5:	You're old as fuck --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:932176097] in Scientists... [t:78289265]...</cite> <quote>You're old as fuck </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CProtectionSvce 12/28/19 11:29:47 PM #6:	When these giant ancient animals lived longer than our pets. --- To protect children, the elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation <cite>CProtectionSvce posted [p:932180930] in Scientists... [t:78289265]...</cite> <quote>When these giant ancient animals lived longer than our pets. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CProtectionSvce 12/31/19 9:26:31 PM #8:	zikten --- To protect children, the elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation <cite>CProtectionSvce posted [p:932303602] in Scientists... [t:78289265]...</cite> <quote>zikten </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 12/31/19 9:29:06 PM #9:	There's a whale out there that was born before your dad and is gonna outlive you --- formerly evening formerly guide https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:932303708] in Scientists... [t:78289265]...</cite> <quote>There's a whale out there that was born before your dad and is gonna outlive you </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AloofHermit 12/31/19 9:30:46 PM #10:	a pigeon that lives for 28 years? --- Steam/PSN:AloofHermit http://error1355.com/ce/Gunpo.html <cite>AloofHermit posted [p:932303778] in Scientists... [t:78289265]...</cite> <quote>a pigeon that lives for 28 years? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Scientists have calculated the lifespans of extinct animals