Lake Sturgeon Live Over 400 Years | Milwaukee News

Scientists just revealed lake sturgeon may live over 400 years—way longer than previously thought—with females potentially hitting 427 and males 279. Using tagged fish and growth data instead of tree-ring methods, researchers tracked five Great Lakes populations, placing these ancient swimmers in shark-tier longevity. The findings underscore urgent conservation needs, especially for spear fishing seasons, as these resilient giants remain threatened in key areas despite not being federally endangered. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/95327f7ecec3e7bf