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20 Animals With the Longest Lifespans on Earth, Ranked
From century-old tortoises and Arctic whales to deep-sea survivors older than the pyramids, these 20 species defy the clock.
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From Giant Tortoises to Arctic Sharks, Which Animal Lives Longest on Earth? 
20. Laysan Albatross (74+ Years) 
19. Greater Flamingo (83 Years) 
18. Asian Elephant (86 Years) - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
17. Orca Or Killer Whale (90+ Years) 
16. Blue Whale (Up To 110 Years) 
15. Olm Cave Salamander (100+ Years) 
14. American Lobster (100+ Years) - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
13. Tuatara (120+ Years) 
12. Nile Crocodile (123+ Years) 
11. Bigmouth Buffalo Fish (127 Years) 
10. Pacific Geoduck Clam (168 Years) - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
9. Galapagos Giant Tortoise (175 Years) 
8. Red Sea Urchin (200+ Years) 
7. Shortraker And Rougheye Rockfish (205 Years) 
6. Bowhead Whale (211+ Years) - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
5. Aldabra Giant Tortoise (193 To 255 Years) 
4. Freshwater Pearl Mussel (280 Years) 
3. Greenland Shark (392 To 512 Years) 
2. Ocean Quahog Clam (507 Years) - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
1. Deep-Sea Glass Sponge (11,000+ Years) - Advertisement🔥 UP NEXT IN THIS SERIES◫ 21 Slides
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Most mammals and birds measure their lives in years or decades, yet a select group of land and marine species can survive for centuries. From slow-heart-rate reptiles to frigid ocean dwellers, these 20 animals achieve the longest lifespans on the planet.
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