Centenarian creatures: 8 long-lived animals
Bowhead Whale
These massive marine mammals are believed to live over 200 years, making them one of the longest-living mammals on Earth.
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Galápagos Giant Tortoise
These iconic tortoises native to the Galápagos Islands can live well over 100 years. The oldest known individual, named Jonathan, is estimated to be over 190 years old as of 2022.
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Koi Fish
Koi fish are a domesticated variety of common carp and are known for their longevity. Some can live well over 100 years with proper care.
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Greenland Shark
These sharks are among the longest-living vertebrates, with some individuals estimated to live over 400 years.
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Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Another species of giant tortoise, native to the Aldabra Atoll in Seychelles. They can live over 100 years.
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Ocean Quahog
This species of clam is known for its extreme longevity, with some individuals reaching ages exceeding 500 years.
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Rougheye Rockfish
This species of rockfish, found in the North Pacific Ocean, is known for its exceptional lifespan, with some individuals living over 200 years.
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Macaw Parrots
Certain species of macaws, such as the blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) and the green-winged macaw (Ara chloropterus), can live over 100 years in captivity with proper care.
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Red Sea Urchin
Red Sea Urchins, located along the Pacific coast of North America, boast an extraordinary lifespan, with some living over 200 years, ranking among the longest-lived marine invertebrates.
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