In 2007, Alaskan whalers made an incredible discovery: a bowhead whale with a 19th-century harpoon tip lodged in its body — a relic of a time long past, over 130 years old. But instead of succumbing to its injury, the whale had lived on, thriving in the icy waters for more than a century. It was a living testament to resilience, a creature that had survived the tests of time and human intervention.

The discovery was a reminder of the bowhead whale’s remarkable strength. Capable of living up to 200 years, these ancient beings carry within their DNA the secrets to an astonishing longevity that defies the odds. The whale, with its injury, had outswum not only time but also the very forces that sought to harm it. Its survival was more than just an incredible feat of nature—it was a symbol of endurance, proving that life, when driven by resilience, can outlast even the most harrowing of challenges.