How Long do Whales Live?

How long do whales live?

Some whales have a lifespan similar to humans, particularly the blue and the fin whales as they reach up to 85 years old.

The life cycle of a whale varies from type to type, but the best known species have the following:

This is the traditional believing about the lifespan of whales, however, there is new evidence that comes from the fact that a fragment of an old bomb manufactured between 1879 and 1885 was found lodged in a old whale shoulder.

This later has made scientists believe that while is rare to find 100 year old whales, some may reach up to 200 years old.