![Bowhead whales are considered the longest-living mammals, living for over 200 years. Researchers think bowheads have gene mutations that repair their DNA better than other species. DNA gradually mutates with age and Bowhead whales are considered the longest-living mammals, living for over 200 years. Researchers think bowheads have gene mutations that repair their DNA better than other species. DNA gradually mutates with age and](https://preview.redd.it/bowhead-whales-are-considered-the-longest-living-mammals-v0-7xuzm2ntqod81.png?auto=webp&s=9ca4770aa0f2b8c3b6f2b1b6bae07d4f62b77973)
Bowhead whales are considered the longest-living mammals, living for over 200 years. Researchers think bowheads have gene mutations that repair their DNA better than other species. DNA gradually mutates with age and
![The Bowhead whale, by far, has the longest lifespan of any living creature - 200 years. It also has the largest mouth. | Ocean mammal, Ocean animals, Sea animals The Bowhead whale, by far, has the longest lifespan of any living creature - 200 years. It also has the largest mouth. | Ocean mammal, Ocean animals, Sea animals](https://i.pinimg.com/1200x/af/a3/58/afa358b545d2da136ca0a71f8ac8eb86.jpg)
The Bowhead whale, by far, has the longest lifespan of any living creature - 200 years. It also has the largest mouth. | Ocean mammal, Ocean animals, Sea animals
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