Who is the “Methuselah” of the Animal Kingdom? Take a look at our list of the Top 5 Longest Living Animals to find out which creatures have the longest lifespans in nature, and some other interesting facts along the way!
1) Ocean Quahog
Oldest recorded lived to be 507 years old
Native to the North Atlantic Ocean
They grow to sizes exceeding 50 mm shell height
Also harvested commercially as a food source
Life span: 400+ years
2) Bowhead Whale
Stocky dark-colored whale without a dorsal fin
Also has the record for having the largest mouth of any animal
Lives entirely in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters
Can grow to 20 m (66 ft) in length
Life span: ~210 years
3) Rougheye Rockfish
Named because of the ten or so spines found on the lower eyelids
Grows to a maximum of about 97 cm (38 in) in length
Exist in the North Pacific, from Japan all the way to San Diego
Live near the seabed over rocks surrounded by soft substrates and in caves and crevices
Life span: ~205 years
4) Red Sea Urchin
Found in the Pacific Ocean from Alaska to Baja California
Typically found on rocky shores sheltered from extreme wave action
Their spherical body is completely covered by sharp spines that can grow up to 8 cm (3.1 in)
Often found living in clumps from five to ten
Life span: ~200 years
5) Galapagos Tortoise
Largest living species of tortoise
14th heaviest living reptile (up to 250kg)
Native to seven of the Galápagos Islands
Live very uncomplicated lives, and can nap up to 16 hours a day
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