The 10 longest-living animals on the planet

Bowhead Whale: Bowhead whales are one of the longest-living mammals, with some individuals estimated to live over 200 years. They inhabit Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.

Koi Fish: Koi fish are known for their long lifespan, with some individuals living up to 200 years in optimal conditions.

Greenland Shark: Greenland sharks are one of the longest-living vertebrates, with some individuals believed to live over 400 years. They inhabit cold, deep waters in the North Atlantic.

Ocean Quahog (Clam): Ocean quahogs are bivalve mollusks found in North Atlantic waters. Some individuals have been documented to live over 500 years, making them one of the longest-living animals.

Rougheye Rockfish: Rougheye rockfish, found in the North Pacific Ocean, can live over 200 years. They are known for their slow growth rate and longevity.

Galapagos Tortoise: Galapagos tortoises are famous for their long lifespan, with some individuals living over 100 years or more. The oldest known Galapagos tortoise, Jonathan, is estimated to be over 187 years old.

Bowhead Clam: Similar to the ocean quahog, bowhead clams are long-lived bivalve mollusks found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters. Some individuals have been recorded to live over 200 years.

Red Sea Urchin: Red sea urchins have a long lifespan and can live over 100 years. They are found along the Pacific coast of North America.

Aldabra Giant Tortoise: Aldabra giant tortoises, native to the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, can live over 100 years in the wild. The oldest known Aldabra tortoise, Adwaitya, lived to be around 255 years old.

Lamellibrachia Tube Worms: Lamellibrachia tube worms are deep-sea creatures found near hydrothermal vents. They have been observed to live over 250 years, making them one of the longest-living invertebrates.

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