Gray Whale Scarred by Exploding Harpoon Visits Coast
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Scientists made a shocking discovery when they found a living whale carrying a harpoon fragment dating back to the 19th century, embedded deep within its body. • The harpoon was identified as 19th-century whaling equipment, no longer in use today. • Indicates the whale had survived for over 100 years after being injured. • Confirms that some whale species can live well beyond a century. • The wound had healed around the metal, showing extraordinary biological resilience. • Provides rare, physica
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Scientists made a shocking discovery when they found a living whale carrying a harpoon fragment dating back to the 19th century, embedded deep within its body. • The harpoon was identified as 19th-century whaling equipment, no longer in use today. • Indicates the whale had survived for over 100 years after being injured. • Confirms that some whale species can live well beyond a century. • The wound had healed around the metal, showing extraordinary biological resilience. • Provides rare, physica
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