The Oldest Living Animal On Record

BY LINNEA 10 MAY 2023

Welcome to " The Oldest Living Animal On Record"

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Let's Embark on a captivating journey into the past and uncover the incredible story of Ming

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Ming was an exceptional specimen, estimated to have been born around 1499 during the Chinese Ming Dynasty.

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It was found by a team of researchers in 2006 while studying the age of quahog clams.

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To estimate Ming’s age, researchers counted the number of rings on its shell, similar to how you would count the rings on a tree.

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The initial estimate of Ming’s age was around 405 years old, making it the oldest known animal at the time.

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However, in 2013, another quahog clam was discovered off the coast of Iceland that was even older than Ming

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It was estimated to be around 507 years old, making it the oldest known animal ever found.

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Despite losing its record, Ming remains a fascinating and essential specimen for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers.

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Sadly, Ming died shortly after being discovered due to an accidental killing by researchers while trying to determine its age.

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Swipe up to read the full story!

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The Incredible Journey

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