Animals that Live the Longest
Animals that Live the Longest

Animals that Live the Longest

The Sentinel Animals that Live the Longest Dec 23, 2022

African Elephant

One of the largest and oldest living land animals, having an average lifespan of 70 years. Their longevity depends on them being seldom preyed on, their strong genes that fight off diseases and the female elephants resilient fertility

Macaw

They are the larger cousins of the Parrot Family with similar brightly colored feathers. They can live up to 60 to 80 years old in the right environment

Longfin Eel

These eels typically live up to 60 years old though the longest living on record reached 106. They tend to spend most of their life hiding in freshwater streams

Galapagos Giant Tortoise

They can live way past 100 with the oldest known to be 175 years old.

Red sea urchin

They are believed to be immortal. According to evidence found in Vancouver Island of some living for over 200 years. They are most likely to die from predators. They are studied to monitor pollution level in the water

Koi Fish

These fishes are omnivores and can swim even in cold ponds. Their average lifespan is 40 years. However, Hanako was a particular koi that lived 226 years when she died in 1977

Bowhead Whale

These whales can live for over 200 years, longer than any other mammal. Scientists use DNA and found bowhead whales can live till the age of 268

Greenland Shark

They live for between 300 and 500 years. Despite their huge size and long lifespan, these sharks have been a mystery to scientists for years

Ocean Quahog

these edible clams live to see their 400th birthday. The oldest on record was 507 years old when caught in 2006

Immortal Jellyfish

These Jellyfish are considered to be immortal since they start again as a baby instead of dying of old age. The most common cause of their death is being hunted by predators.

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