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How Old is a Whale? Animal Life Spans From the Mayfly to the Immortal Jellyfish

Lily Murray

This book examines the lifespans of animals, ranging from the mayfly to the immortal jellyfish. It considers that every creature has a different span of time on Earth and focuses on what each animal does during its life. By placing very short and unusually long lives alongside one another, the book centers animal life cycles and the variety of ways creatures live.

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Themes
Animals · Nature · Science · Wildlife
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
March 7, 2023
ISBN-13
9781536229752
Language
English
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