7 Animals That Live Longer Than Humans

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 01, 2024

Greenland shark

These large Northern Atlantic sharks have the longest lifespan of all vertebrates, and live up to 300-500 years.

Freshwater Pearl Mussels

Freshwater pearl mussels, found in Europe and North America, filter food particles from water, with the oldest known being 280 years old.

Rougheye Rockfish

The (Sebastes aleutianus) is one of the longest-living fish, with a maximum life span of at least 205 years

Bowhead Whale

It known for their slow metabolism and low predation rates, have a lifespan of up to 200 years

Koi Fish

Koi, an ornamental carp, can live up to 200 years due to their care in captivity and selective breeding.

Galápagos Tortoise

It is known for its 177-year lifespan due to its slow metabolism and absence of natural predators.

Red Sea Urchin

Red sea urchins, a type of marine invertebrate, have an unusually long lifespan of up to 200 years due to their slow growth and low predation.

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