13. Asian Elephant – 60-70 Years
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The majestic Asian elephant lives an average human lifespan, but their strong social bonds and intelligence make their longevity extra special.
12. African Greys, Macaws & Cockatoos– 50-100 Years
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A number of bird species including the African Grey and Macaws live over 50 years. The Cockatoo can live to 100.
11. European Eel – 100+ Years
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These mysterious, migratory eels have a knack for living over a century, with their adaptability playing a big role.
10. Geoduck – 140 Years
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This quirky-looking giant clam spends its long life burrowed in sand, reaching incredible ages of up to 140 years.
9. Orange Roughy – Up to 150 Years
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This deep-sea fish is a slow grower with a long lifespan, but its late maturity makes it vulnerable to overfishing.
8. Galápagos Tortoise – 150+ Years
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These famous tortoises take life at their own pace, often outliving the humans who study them.
7. Aldabra Giant Tortoise – 150–200 Years
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Native to the Seychelles, these gentle giants are some of the longest-living land animals, with lifespans exceeding two centuries.
6. Red Sea Urchin – 200 Years
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These spiny sea creatures have an incredible ability to regenerate tissue, keeping them youthful and thriving for over 200 years.
5. Koi Fish – Up to 226 Years
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Hanako, a famous koi, lived to be 226 years old, thanks to pristine water and exceptional care.
4. Bowhead Whale – Over 200 Years
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Living in Arctic waters, bowhead whales defy the odds with their massive size and lifespans that can exceed two centuries.
3. Greenland Shark – Up to 500 Years
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These slow-growing, deep-sea sharks live in icy waters, often reaching ages of 400–500 years.
2. Ocean Quahog Clam – 500+ Years
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One clam, nicknamed “Ming,” was over 500 years old when it was discovered. These bivalves are living time capsules of the sea.
1. Jellyfish – Eternal Life?
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The Turritopsis dohrnii takes the top spot with its mind-blowing ability to revert to its juvenile stage, essentially resetting its life cycle. While not invincible, it’s the closest thing to biological immortality we’ve discovered.
