LONGEST-LIVING ANIMALS

Certain animals have been thriving on Earth for centuries, making them extraordinary species that defy time. These animals sustain themselves in ocean depths and remote landscapes with remarkable longevity. 

Here Are 5 Animals That Can Live For Over 100 Years:

Coral reefs are formed by tiny organisms called polyps. Scientists have discovered that deep-sea black corals found off the coast of Hawaii are the longest-living.

Inhabiting the coastal waters from California to Japan, the rougheye rockfish stands out among the longest-living creatures, with a lifespan of over 200 years.

The Greenland shark is the world’s longest-living vertebrate, with an average lifespan of 390 years. Scientists discovered a 400-year-old female Greenland shark, revealing its extraordinary lifespan. 

In 2013, the ocean quahog clam set a Guinness World Record for its confirmed age of 507 years, making it the oldest known non-colonial animal.

Tuataras can live up to 100 years and are the last surviving members that thrived during the age of dinosaurs.