21 December 2024
BY VISHNU CHAUDHARY
The Greenland shark can live for over 400 years, making it the longest-living vertebrate on our planet.
These clams can live for more than 500 years, with one specimen named Ming surviving an impressive 507 years.
Bowhead whales can reach ages of over 200 years, with their sturdy bodies well-suited for Arctic waters.
Some giant tortoises, like Jonathan from the Seychelles, have been known to live for more than 190 years.
Koi fish can live for over 200 years, with one named Hanako reportedly reaching 226 years.
These sea urchins can survive for over 200 years, thriving in the chilly waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Native to New Zealand, tuataras can live for more than 150 years, with some still able to reproduce at the age of 100.
These magnificent mammals can live up to 70 years in the wild, making them among the longest-lived land animals.
Lobsters are thought to live indefinitely under ideal conditions, with some individuals surpassing 100 years.
This jellyfish has the unique ability to revert to its juvenile stage, potentially allowing it to live forever under the right circumstances.