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Scientists Discovered That The Oldest Giant Clam Was Born Around 1499 CE. They Named It Ming.
When radiocarbon dating came back, though, it revealed the clam was actually 507 years old – born sometime around 1499 CE. They named it “Ming.” The researchers say its age isn’t uncommon ...
This is the oldest living animal in the world
The remarkable longevity of these animals is often linked to slow metabolisms, deep-sea habitats, or protective shells that help them avoid predators ...
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Top 10 oldest animals to have ever lived
Ming the Clam, an ocean quahog, was discovered to be 507 years old when it was found off the coast of Iceland in 2006. This ...