Top 10 animals that live the longest

1. Ocean Quahog (Arctica islandica)

This deep-sea clam holds the record for the longest-living animal ever documented, with a specimen estimated to be 507 years old! Ocean Quahog | Image: Google

2. Greenland Shark (Somniosus microcephalus)

These Arctic predators can live for 200-500 years, making them the longest-living vertebrate. Greenland Shark | Image: Google

3. Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus)

These majestic creatures can live for over 200 years, with some estimates suggesting they may even reach 272 years old. Bowhead Whale | Image: Google

4. Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus)

These New Zealand reptiles can live for over 100 years, with some exceeding 200 years! Tuatara | Image: Google

5. Red Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus)

These spiny echinoderms can live for over 200 years, with some estimates suggesting they may even reach 300 years old. Red Sea Urchin | Image: Google

6. Rockfish (Sebastes spp.)

Several species of rockfish, like the Rougheye Rockfish, can live for over 200 years, with some exceeding 300 years! Rockfish | Image: Google

7. Giant Tortoise (Geochelone spp.)

These Galapagos and Seychelles giants can live for over 100 years, with some individuals exceeding 200 years! Giant Tortoise | Image: Google

8. Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio)

These ornamental fish can live for over 200 years, with some documented examples reaching 226 years! Koi Carp | Image: Google

9. Macaw (Ara spp.)

These colorful parrots can live for over 50 years, with some exceeding 100 years! Macaw | Image: Google

10. African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

These majestic mammals can live for over 70 years, with some individuals exceeding 100 years! African Elephant | Image: Google